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title: "Contract for the Provision of Independent Travel Training"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36961967-6469-4357-b14b-f16e990d9822"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-17"
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# Contract for the Provision of Independent Travel Training

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36961967-6469-4357-b14b-f16e990d9822

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Independent Travel Training to National Star Foundation in a procurement process under the health and social work services category. The contract, valued at £359,100 GBP, has a duration from September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on June 10, 2020, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing services within the health and social work sector. Companies looking to deliver Independent Travel Training services to children and young people in the South East region may find this tender particularly suitable. The East Sussex County Council's initiative aims to support individuals with special educational needs and disabilities, offering a bespoke 1:1 programme delivered by National Star Foundation.

## Notice

The East Sussex Children's SEND Service has a contract with National Star Foundation to deliver Independent Travel Training, where a bespoke 1:1 programme is offered to the child or young person and their family. Additional information: This contract has an initial period of three years with an option to extend for up to two. The full extension option has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2759f842-d099-4eac-a843-1e885e493a1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £359,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £359,100 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL STAR FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2759f842-d099-4eac-a843-1e885e493a1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2759f842-d099-4eac-a843-1e885e493a1e
  17th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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