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title: "SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) HOME SCHOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES."
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buyer: "ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN"
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# SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) HOME SCHOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES.

Buyer: ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a70cb264-5933-4ca5-a01e-823180188513

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## Summary

Achieving for Children, based in Kingston Upon Thames, is currently undertaking a procurement process for "SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) HOME SCHOOL TRANSPORT SERVICES." This project is in the Tender stage and is part of the services sector, specifically under the classification for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The tender period will conclude on 1st November 2018, and successful contractors will provide transport services for approximately 200 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in the Kingston area. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above the financial threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering accessible vehicles and trained personnel for special needs transport. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in similar services are encouraged to participate, as this partnership aims to establish a long-term agreement that could enhance service provision within the community and create a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

## Notice

Achieving for Children (AfC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced organisations to establish a long-term partnership agreement for its home to school transport Service. Contractors will be responsible for providing suitable vehicles (including wheelchair accessible) and suitably trained and experienced drivers and passenger assistants. The service requirements are to provide a transport service in Kingston area for approximately 200 pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and disabilities within the Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc361d84-94ac-4643-b5db-2d28b859fd91 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 1EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2018 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc361d84-94ac-4643-b5db-2d28b859fd91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc361d84-94ac-4643-b5db-2d28b859fd91
  19th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=329239798
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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