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title: "Independent Travel Training (2024)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Independent Travel Training (2024)

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df5c84d3-f745-4767-811f-92673c6bb301

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council involves the "Independent Travel Training (2024)" tender. This initiative falls under the education and training services category, and the contract aims to support the Stockport SEN Travel Coordination Service. The project's main objective is to provide independent travel training to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The tender, which followed an open procedure, was initially published on 23rd July 2024, with the contract period stretching from 1st October 2024 to 31st August 2027, and an option for annual extension until 31st August 2029. The total value of the contract is £950,000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been successfully completed, and the awarded supplier is Pure Innovations Limited. Key responsibilities fall on Katie Lawler from the Stockport Council, located in Sale, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specializing in training and educational services, especially those with experience in supporting SEND young people, would find this contract advantageous. Engagement in this contract not only provides steady income over several years but also positions the successful business as a key contributor to improving the independence and quality of life of young people with SEND. This opportunity can help businesses expand their service offerings and enhance their reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

This is an Invitation to Tender for Stockport Council's Independent Travel Training Service. This is an opportunity to support Stockport SEN Travel Coordination Service with the provision of independent travel training to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Young people with SEND 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. The young people 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. Contract end date: 31st August 2027. There is an option to extend the contract on annual basis until 31st August 2029 The opportunity is available - www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe87f64-fbbf-4277-a8ac-99b70c17d51f |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £934,166 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| 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 | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURE INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe87f64-fbbf-4277-a8ac-99b70c17d51f
- 23 Jul 2024 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f1defe-c72f-434c-9dcf-d95f735da1ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe87f64-fbbf-4277-a8ac-99b70c17d51f
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f1defe-c72f-434c-9dcf-d95f735da1ef
  23rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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