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title: "Community Transport and Shopmobility Service"
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# Community Transport and Shopmobility Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54484114-e091-482a-b8c1-bbee8c2a2b80

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking to commission a Community Transport and Shopmobility Service, with a total value of £160,000. This open tender process was published on 5 November 2019 and will be active until the submission deadline of 13 December 2019. The services will be delivered in London and are classified under transport services, health and social work services, and other community, social, and personal services. The contract is set to begin on 1 April 2020 and will last until 31 March 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their business in the public service sector. Companies specialising in transport solutions, mobility assistance, and community services will find this bid particularly relevant. Engaging with local VCSEs and capitalising on the training opportunities for staff may further enhance competitiveness in fulfilling this essential service for the community.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hounslow wishes to commission a Community Transport and Shopmobility service which provides: - An accessible, quality, affordable, minibus hire service available to support the work of VCSE organisations, schools, statutory organisations and others in the borough. - A MIDAS training programme to ensure that staff and volunteers receive the required training to drive their organisations' own or hire mini-buses. - An accessible, quality, affordable, Shopmobility service providing good quality scooters and electric wheelchairs for rent to residents of the borough and Shopmobility members from outside the borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5875247e-2912-4c31-918c-605b42b59527 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW3 3EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Hounslow |
| Electoral ward | Hounslow West |
| Westminster constituency | Feltham and Heston |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2019 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5875247e-2912-4c31-918c-605b42b59527

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5875247e-2912-4c31-918c-605b42b59527
  5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=046d993b-87e3-e911-80fa-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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