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title: "Black Country Impact - Travel Assistance - AWARD"
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# Black Country Impact - Travel Assistance - AWARD

Buyer: BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90d76c27-1947-4a9f-9251-eb9ab41a8c44

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Black Country Business as the buying organisation, which has awarded the contract titled "Black Country Impact - Travel Assistance" in the travel services sector. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract will provide travel assistance to eligible 15-29 year olds who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). The contract period commenced on 28 February 2017 and will extend until 28 February 2018, with the tender phase having concluded on 19 January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in travel and transport services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions for youth engagement and transportation assistance. Businesses capable of providing travel passes, journey planning, or transport support for young people would find this contract aligned with their offerings. Additionally, firms with expertise in public transport and community outreach could be well-positioned to compete in future related opportunities, particularly given the focus on enhancing accessibility for NEET individuals in the West Midlands.

## Notice

To provide Travel Assistance to eligible 15-29 year olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET). Travel Assistance can be provided in a variety of ways depending on participants needs but can include: o provision of a travel passes to enable use of public transport i.e. bus, train or tram service for independent travel o Support package to remove any transport barriers and build confidence in using public transport to access employment and training opportunities. o Journey planning advice and guidance on walking, cycling or public transport options which is aimed at ensuring participants have the skills to make journeys safely, successfully and confidently. o travel in a taxi or private hire vehicle where applicable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87aed3b0-ecd8-4d90-addd-a8acab550be1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WMCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 63515000 - Travel services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2017 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87aed3b0-ecd8-4d90-addd-a8acab550be1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87aed3b0-ecd8-4d90-addd-a8acab550be1
  28th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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