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title: "The Provision of Secured Transport Services for Children and Young People"
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# The Provision of Secured Transport Services for Children and Young People

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92a8cada-3eea-4739-9944-e9a16bfe8efb

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet is seeking secured transport services for children and young people, as mandated by their statutory duty. This tender, titled "The Provision of Secured Transport Services for Children and Young People," is classified under social services. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 1st April 2021, with an active contract period extending until 31st March 2025. The tender was announced with a total value of £100,000 and was conducted through an open procurement method. The service must be available 24/7 and involves trained drivers and escorts equipped to manage high-risk situations for vulnerable children in London, UK.

This procurement tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure transport services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in providing quality services to local authorities. Companies with experience in children’s services, risk assessment, and those capable of meeting specified safety and training standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could establish long-term relationships with the London Borough of Barnet, thereby enhancing business prospects in the social services sector.

## Notice

It is statutory duty of Local Authorities to provide secure transport to children whilst under authorities' protection. Currently the London borough of Barnet, Family Services directorate use 2 companies, as one provides local transport, whilst the other is in North England. Though the need of this requirement is not high, the quality must meet a certain standard as this transport is used for children that are at high risk including remand. The service availability must be 24/7. Drivers and escorts need to be trained in the field with risk assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd3a0f38-9c69-4556-a014-27192eed2501 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET |
| Locality | COLINDALE LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 4EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale North |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EXCLUSIVE SECURE CARE SERVICES; WRIXON SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd3a0f38-9c69-4556-a014-27192eed2501

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd3a0f38-9c69-4556-a014-27192eed2501
  29th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT163018
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.barnetsourcing.co.uk

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