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title: "Passenger Transport Minibus Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c34c34d-9bc3-42dc-bc14-5466d7cd7ea8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAPITALESOURCING"
published: "2019-08-02"
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# Passenger Transport Minibus Framework

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c34c34d-9bc3-42dc-bc14-5466d7cd7ea8

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "Passenger Transport Minibus Framework," initiated by capitalEsourcing, part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This framework aims to provide minibus services for children with special educational needs and vulnerable adults in London. The procurement, classified under the services category for transport vehicles, was conducted using an open procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the tender publication on 4th February 2019, the tender period ending on 12th March 2019, and the contract period extending from 1st August 2019 through to 31st July 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing transport services tailored to vulnerable groups. Companies experienced in handling sensitive transport needs, particularly those with a strong focus on customer service and stakeholder communication, would be well-suited to participate. The framework is expected to support around 450 residents across multiple routes, with potential contracts valued at approximately £3.5 million annually, making it attractive for both large and small businesses aiming to expand their service provision in the public sector.

## Notice

This award notice relates to the provision of Passenger Transport Minibus services which will transport children and young people with special educational needs, who travel to school; and vulnerable adults who travel to day care services. This procurement was comprised of two lots. Lot 1 for children's minibus provision and lot 2 for adult minibus provision. The Council has undertaken the procurement in accordance with the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936a2548-ea5c-4dee-b5d0-5deab1350d79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | WC2 5HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CT PLUS COMMUNITY INTEREST; HATS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936a2548-ea5c-4dee-b5d0-5deab1350d79
- 4 Feb 2019 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ae6c30-31dd-4f36-b325-827dbd03e296
- 19 Oct 2018 at 15:44 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca76fd3-7842-4763-b8c9-dd08e57c4018

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936a2548-ea5c-4dee-b5d0-5deab1350d79
  2nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ae6c30-31dd-4f36-b325-827dbd03e296
  4th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca76fd3-7842-4763-b8c9-dd08e57c4018
  19th October 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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