--- title: "Review of SEND Transport at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d995720-5a9c-44d1-b041-a3d94dcd8eee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d995720-5a9c-44d1-b041-a3d94dcd8eee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d995720-5a9c-44d1-b041-a3d94dcd8eee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d995720-5a9c-44d1-b041-a3d94dcd8eee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-08" --- # Review of SEND Transport at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d995720-5a9c-44d1-b041-a3d94dcd8eee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d995720-5a9c-44d1-b041-a3d94dcd8eee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d995720-5a9c-44d1-b041-a3d94dcd8eee.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender titled "Review of SEND Transport" aimed at addressing the overspending of the SEND Transport budget for the 2021/22 period. This procurement, which falls under the services category, uses an open procedure and has a maximum budget of £30,000. The tendering process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 12 February 2021. The location for tender execution is Oldbury, West Midlands, and the consultant engagement period is set to begin on 22 February 2021, concluding on 31 May 2021. This contracting opportunity presents a valuable chance for consultancies and advisory firms specialising in transport systems and feasibility studies to grow their business. Those with expertise in providing independent reviews and operational improvements within local authority services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the council seeks innovative solutions and additional savings in transport arrangements. ## Notice Review of SEND Transport at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council The LAs SEND Transport budget is significantly overspent. An adjusted base budget has been agreed for 2021/22. A SEND Transport Programme Board is in place, chaired by the Director of Education. The Board has achieved good progress and has worked in partnership with other West Midlands LAs and Transport for West Midlands to interrogate current arrangements and a detailed report has been produced. A range of service transformation and savings plans have been developed for implementation after public consultation later this year. The council is seeking an independent review of the transformation and savings plans that have been prepared to provide assurance and identify whether there are further options that have not yet been explored that would provide a service that satisfies service user needs and realise additional savings. The maximum budget available for this project is PS30,000. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 12 February 2021 at 17:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb68cc5-6714-49c4-8348-3e87ccd803d8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2021 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb68cc5-6714-49c4-8348-3e87ccd803d8 - 8 Feb 2021 at 09:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb68cc5-6714-49c4-8348-3e87ccd803d8 - 8 Feb 2021 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb68cc5-6714-49c4-8348-3e87ccd803d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb68cc5-6714-49c4-8348-3e87ccd803d8 8th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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