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title: "Mini Competition for Special Needs Home to School Transport"
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# Mini Competition for Special Needs Home to School Transport

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc2bdbd1-a3c8-4d50-93f5-874cf4dd82d8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Staffordshire County Council, involved a mini-competition for Special Needs Home to School Transport services. This tender, identified as NF00117, falls under the services category with a focus on transportation specifically for Horton Lodge Special School in the West Midlands, England. The contract was awarded on 1st February 2018, with an effective start date of 26th February 2018 and a conclusion date set for 31st March 2021. The procurement method employed was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 30th January 2018.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that excel in transportation services. Businesses specialising in taxi services, non-scheduled passenger transport, or those equipped for special-purpose road transport will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with this procurement could catalyse business growth, enabling transportation providers to build a foundational relationship with a prominent public sector client, while expanding their operational capacity in the region.

## Notice

Mini Competition from a Framework for Special Needs Home to School Transport to Horton Lodge Special School

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2175725c-ad87-4923-b64a-f78a9b9be918 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,353,320 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AUTOCAB PRIVATE HIRE; DOVELIN CARS; IDNAN SABIR; NOWEEN UL HASSAN; TA TRAVEL EXPRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2175725c-ad87-4923-b64a-f78a9b9be918

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2175725c-ad87-4923-b64a-f78a9b9be918
  1st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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