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title: "Minibus Routes Various SEND Bus Contract"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON"
published: "2024-05-14"
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# Minibus Routes Various SEND Bus Contract

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fe4ce41-12e9-42a9-ab6b-2d508a5af2ec

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## Summary

The London Borough of Croydon has initiated a tender process for the provision of minibus services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities and vulnerable adults. The contract will last for 4 years, with a possible extension of 1 year. The procurement stage is currently open, and interested parties need to submit their bids by June 18, 2024. The services fall under the industry category of Transport services and are located in Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity from the London Borough of Croydon presents a chance for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those offering special-purpose road passenger-transport services, to grow their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procurement procedure to potentially secure this service contract and contribute to meeting the travel support needs of vulnerable individuals in the community.

## Notice

The Council provides home-to-school travel support for children, young people with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), and home-to care provision travel support for vulnerable adults, in accordance with its Statutory obligations and published eligibility policies. Croydon Council wishes to establish a contract for a single supplier to be appointed under a contract for a term of 4 years, plus 1 extension period of 1 year (4+1) to deliver minibus services for children/young people with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities and vulnerable adults attending Various educational establishments. This opportunity is available via Croydon Tenders Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/ Additional information: This opportunity is available via Croydon Tenders Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5b629b-e06f-4c0b-8aec-c0fde556eb96 |
| 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 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 63710000 - Support services for land transport

## Release History

- 14 May 2024 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5b629b-e06f-4c0b-8aec-c0fde556eb96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5b629b-e06f-4c0b-8aec-c0fde556eb96
  14th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/

## Provenance

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