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title: "LOT2 SEN - pilot schemes"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# LOT2 SEN - pilot schemes

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42e52858-e952-4eb8-acf4-b6596eea3f17

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "LOT2 SEN - pilot schemes" under the industry category of Transport services (excluding waste transport). The procurement utilised an open procedure, targeting services across various locations in England. The tender period concluded on 2nd August 2023, and the contract commenced on 15th August 2023, set to run until 31st July 2026. Key suppliers, Apple Central Taxis and Techxi, have been awarded this contract, valued at £197,000. This procurement falls under the Services category and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that can cater to special educational needs (SEN) transport requirements. Companies that are agile, community-focused, and have experience in specialised transport services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement of multiple educational institutions and community centres such as Weston College and Inaura highlights the demand for diverse transportation solutions, creating avenues for SMEs to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

LOT2 SEN - pilot schemes 2 x Weston College (1 x wheelchair, 1x non wheelchair) 1 x VLC 1 x Inaura (Street learning centre) 1 x North Star 82

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407d929b-eebd-4327-be40-4920cc6d24f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £197,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | APPLE CENTRAL TAXIS; TECHXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407d929b-eebd-4327-be40-4920cc6d24f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407d929b-eebd-4327-be40-4920cc6d24f6
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

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