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title: "CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)"
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# CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ca7b5a8-0067-4c90-9811-dae361ff520f

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## Summary

Luton Borough Council is initiating an open tender process titled "CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)" to secure services for the transportation of vulnerable adults and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) children. The tender is active with a total value of £9,000,000 and is classified under transport services, excluding waste transport. The tender period closes on 3rd July 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2023. Services required may include a range of vehicles and specialised personnel to meet the needs of users, with locations primarily in England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport service industry, particularly those specialising in providing accessible and supportive transport solutions. Companies that can offer suitable vehicles, trained personnel, and meet the vetting and safeguarding requirements specified by the council would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, highlighting the potential for growth in sectors focused on social care transportation.

## Notice

Luton Borough Council will be utilising an accelerated open tender procedure to go out to market to provide a Service for the transportation of Vulnerable Adults and/or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Children. This type of Service would include transporting Vulnerable Adults and/or Vulnerable/SEND Children travelling to and from Schools, Day Centres and/or other establishments as part of their agreed social care provision. These people may have a significant disability and/or additional needs therefore some technical equipment or trained personnel may be required. The Service may require a range of Vehicles including cars, people carriers, wheelchair-accessible Vehicles, mini buses and coaches. Passenger Assistants/Escorts may also be required on some routes to provide support to Service Users who have additional needs. Vetting and safeguarding requirements for service providers will be of paramount importance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ae13dd-fd5f-4f5a-b7b6-97bde5d479f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2021 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ae13dd-fd5f-4f5a-b7b6-97bde5d479f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ae13dd-fd5f-4f5a-b7b6-97bde5d479f7
  18th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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