--- title: "Travel Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e3864d9-33af-4602-91dd-adf68a773a6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e3864d9-33af-4602-91dd-adf68a773a6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e3864d9-33af-4602-91dd-adf68a773a6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e3864d9-33af-4602-91dd-adf68a773a6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2018-10-14" --- # Travel Training Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e3864d9-33af-4602-91dd-adf68a773a6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e3864d9-33af-4602-91dd-adf68a773a6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e3864d9-33af-4602-91dd-adf68a773a6b.json) ## Summary Suffolk Sourcing is currently seeking a provider for a tender titled "Travel Training", aimed at enhancing the Independent Travel Training Service (ITTS) for both young people and adults in Suffolk. This open procurement process is classified under health and social work services, with a tender period concluding on 13th November 2018. Interested parties can access additional documentation via the Suffolk Sourcing website. The contract is expected to begin on 1st May 2019 and last until 31st March 2024, with various delivery addresses within the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and social work services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in delivering support for independent travel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability outlined in the procurement notice. By participating in this contract, businesses can contribute to improving the lives of vulnerable groups while simultaneously expanding their service offerings in the health and social care sector. ## Notice Suffolk County Council (Council) has been running a successful Independent Travel Training Service (ITTS) pilot for approximately 3.5 years and is now seeking a Provider who can coordinate and deliver a flexible ITTS, that will continue to train: o Young people under Children and Young Peoples Services (CYP) to travel independently to and from school and Post 16 provisions (CYP Trainees) o Adults and young people over the age of 18 under Adult and Community Services (ACS) to travel independently to and from commissioned services and activities in their community (Adult Trainees) The Service Provider will offer these young people and adults a safe way of travelling independently that will build self-esteem and confidence. Being able to travel on public transport is a key life skill which lets young people and adults make choices about how they live, go about their daily life and fulfil their potential. The supplier will work in partnership with the Council to improve the outcomes for young people and adults in supporting them to use all forms of public transport and where appropriate walking routes. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814fa126-b6ba-487d-8458-94aae2b9cad3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 14 Oct 2018 at 22:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814fa126-b6ba-487d-8458-94aae2b9cad3 - 14 Oct 2018 at 22:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814fa126-b6ba-487d-8458-94aae2b9cad3 - 14 Oct 2018 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814fa126-b6ba-487d-8458-94aae2b9cad3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814fa126-b6ba-487d-8458-94aae2b9cad3 14th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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