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title: "17 060 - Independent Travel Training"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 17 060 - Independent Travel Training

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45fdea64-07eb-4924-b804-c82a6d05a5e2

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Independent Travel Training" service, aimed at providing young people with the skills to travel independently. This service falls under the social work and related services category and is based in the North West of England. The tender process, using an open procedure method, concluded on 26 January 2018, with an award date of 22 February 2018. The contract, valued at £140,000, commenced on 1 March 2018 and is set to run until 31 August 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering training and support services tailored to young people and disability sectors. Suppliers that can demonstrate expertise in innovative travel solutions or social work related services will be well-positioned to compete. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can leverage their agility and local knowledge to fulfil the requirements of this contract.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a supplier who can pilot a flexible and innovative Travel Training Service that will train young people to independently travel to and from school, college, work and subsequently social events. The supplier will offer the young people and their families a safe way of travelling independently, that will build self-esteem and confidence, preparing young people for the transition into adulthood. The supplier will work with the young people to support them using all forms of public transport and where appropriate walking routes to/from school.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13ce9bf-cf67-440d-878e-fcd58204fd73 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYFORT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2018 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13ce9bf-cf67-440d-878e-fcd58204fd73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13ce9bf-cf67-440d-878e-fcd58204fd73
  23rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertIdd562280e-2ae6-e711-80e7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

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