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title: "Review of SEND Transport at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council - AWARD"
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# Review of SEND Transport at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dfdedc4-c6a7-4793-a9e7-dbb38a60d033

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Review of SEND Transport" project, which aimed to assess and recommend improvements to the local authority’s transport budget for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract having been awarded to SJG Consultancy Ltd. The contract is valued at £27,000, with a maximum budget set at £30,000. The contract period commenced on 22nd February 2021 and will conclude on 31st May 2021. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure using the In-tend e-Tendering System, catering specifically to consultancy services in transport systems.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in feasibility studies and transport advisory services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for optimising transport budget management, particularly for public sector clients, will find this project aligns with their capabilities. As the project involved significant collaboration and potential service transformation, businesses able to demonstrate experience in similar public sector enhancements would be well-suited to engage in future opportunities arising from this council’s initiatives.

## Notice

Review of SEND Transport at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council The LAs SEND Transport budget is significantly overspent. An adjusted base budget has been agreed for 2021/22. A SEND Transport Programme Board is in place, chaired by the Director of Education. The Board has achieved good progress and has worked in partnership with other West Midlands LAs and Transport for West Midlands to interrogate current arrangements and a detailed report has been produced. A range of service transformation and savings plans have been developed for implementation after public consultation later this year. The council is seeking an independent review of the transformation and savings plans that have been prepared to provide assurance and identify whether there are further options that have not yet been explored that would provide a service that satisfies service user needs and realise additional savings. The maximum budget available for this project is PS30,000. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 12 February 2021 at 17:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd15e5b-5531-4c7a-a5b1-0536a01a16da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SJG CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd15e5b-5531-4c7a-a5b1-0536a01a16da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd15e5b-5531-4c7a-a5b1-0536a01a16da
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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