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title: "Framework Agreement for transporting vulnerable children and adults and the Provision of Passenger Assistants - ASCHIW/2021/111*"
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# Framework Agreement for transporting vulnerable children and adults and the Provision of Passenger Assistants - ASCHIW/2021/111*

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c06370ab-7709-4e4c-9e65-9daebff7c3ee

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is conducting an open tender for a Framework Agreement focused on transporting vulnerable children and adults, as well as providing Passenger Assistants. The procurement process, identified as ASCHIW/2021/111*, is classified under taxi services and health and social work services. The tender was published on 9th July 2021, with a submission deadline of 13th August 2021. The total value of the contract is estimated at £19,528,700 and will commence on 1st January 2022, running until 31st December 2025. The services are intended for delivery within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those operating in transport services, social care, or providing assistance to individuals with disabilities or complex needs. Companies that are licenced operators or sole traders, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender will not only contribute to fulfilling a vital community service but also facilitate business growth within the health and transport sectors in the Stoke-on-Trent area.

## Notice

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking licenced Operators and/or Sole Traders to supply taxi, minibus coach transportation and Passenger Assistant services and Providers to supply Passenger Assistants only for some of the most vulnerable citizens in the City. These include Childrens and Adults with a range of disabilities and complex needs some of whom may exhibit behaviours that challenge. All tender documents and Lot information is available at https://supplystokeandstaffs.proactishosting.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a50dd6-75f6-4f27-8f3f-288649373a6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,528,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,528,700 |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; ACE TRAVEL 900; AIMEES TRAVEL/TAXICO; AMR PROPERTY SERVICES.CO.UK; CABABILITY; CG TRAVEL; CMP MINIBUSES; COMMUNITY LINK STAFFORD & DISTRICT; CONNECT PRIVATEHIRE; ECO TRAVEL PRIVATE HIRE; FASTRACK TRAVEL SOT; GILBERT'S TAXIS; GREEN DESTINATIONS; H EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE; IDRIVE TRAVEL; JAY JAYS TRAVEL; KALYAL TRAVEL; PRIME CARS TRAVEL; SCRAGGS COACHES; STAR PRIVATE HIRE STAFFS; TRAVEL EXPRESS 247; VOYAGER TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a50dd6-75f6-4f27-8f3f-288649373a6a
- 4 Aug 2021 at 07:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b9b840-8af7-4f46-b8e3-1553f91393cf
- 9 Jul 2021 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b5cf69-42d6-474e-adfd-db88ed0a6433

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a50dd6-75f6-4f27-8f3f-288649373a6a
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b9b840-8af7-4f46-b8e3-1553f91393cf
  4th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b5cf69-42d6-474e-adfd-db88ed0a6433
  9th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplystokeandstaffs.proactishosting.com
- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

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