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title: "Invitation to Tender for Trafford Council's Independent Travel Training Service"
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# Invitation to Tender for Trafford Council's Independent Travel Training Service

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7011afb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Trafford Council is seeking proposals through an Invitation to Tender for its Independent Travel Training Service, which falls under the education and training services sector. This procurement process is at the Award stage, having recently been completed, with a contract value of £210,000. The service aims to support young people and vulnerable adults with Special Educational Needs and disabilities in developing independent travel skills. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2016 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2018, covering the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a unique growth opportunity for businesses specialising in training and support services, particularly those with experience in working with individuals with learning difficulties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method employed was open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to compete. Providers proficient in public transport training and personal development may find this tender especially relevant to their capabilities.

## Notice

This is an Invitation to Tender for Trafford Council's Independent Travel Training Service. This tender presents providers with an opportunity to support the Children, Families and Wellbeing (CFW) Directorate with the provision of independent travel training to young people and vulnerable adults with Special Educational Needs and disability (SEND). Young people and vulnerable adults with learning disabilities may need extra help or support because of a range of needs, such as understanding, physical or sensory, emotional or behavioural difficulties or difficulties with speech and language. Those who will typically be offered independent travel training will be considered to have 'Moderate Learning Difficulties'. They may or may not receive their education in a Special School. The aim of an Independent Travel Training Service is to work with young people/vulnerable adults, parents, carers, schools and colleges to develop the ability of young people/vulnerable adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to travel independently to school or college. The service will enable the trainee to plan a journey, work out timetables and learn how to use public transport, helping them to stay safe now and in the future, allowing them to access work and job opportunities as well as increased access to social and leisure activities. A travel trainer may work with more than one trainee during the programme. However, the training should always be delivered on a one-to-one basis to ensure that the young person/adult is receiving the full attention of the trainer and that they are acting independently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510b4bfd-1920-46d2-bdc5-b1d80213ddf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER TRAVEL TRAINING PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 15:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510b4bfd-1920-46d2-bdc5-b1d80213ddf8
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510b4bfd-1920-46d2-bdc5-b1d80213ddf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510b4bfd-1920-46d2-bdc5-b1d80213ddf8
  14th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dd6b3ecb-0a24-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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