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title: "TC002 - Independent Travel Training"
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buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-13"
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# TC002 - Independent Travel Training

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65163dbe-be90-4beb-b170-f33db9bded94

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is inviting tenders for "TC002 - Independent Travel Training," aimed at enhancing the travel skills of children and young people to promote their independence and participation in social and educational activities. This procurement process, classified under Education and Training Services, is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 13th October 2017. The estimated contract value is £206,000, and the service delivery is to occur in the North West region of the United Kingdom, commencing on 1st March 2018 and concluding on 29th February 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of applicants to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those looking to extend services related to mobility training or support for young individuals with specific needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the authority is particularly interested in engaging with organisations that can demonstrate agility and innovative approaches in delivering training services. Competitors in this sector will find ample scope to leverage this contract for business growth while contributing positively to the community.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Independent Travel Training which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The aim is to ensure that referred children and young people are able to travel safely and independently, and to equip them with valuable life-skills which allows them increased access to social and recreational activities in preparation for their transition to adulthood and increasing their access to learning, training and work opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e2024c-b16b-48ee-9bbb-159c39b392cd |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,000 |
| 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 | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e2024c-b16b-48ee-9bbb-159c39b392cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e2024c-b16b-48ee-9bbb-159c39b392cd
  13th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=438d9980-9198-e711-80e4-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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