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title: "Independent Travel Training Service"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-22"
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# Independent Travel Training Service

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e749db77-fc52-4657-b15a-4b7364700225

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Independent Travel Training Service", part of the social and personal services sector within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 23 August 2021 at 12:00 BST. The total value of the contract is £405,000, with a minimum value of £135,000, and the service is to be provided from 14 October 2021 until 31 August 2022. This opportunity adheres to an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Companies that focus on social services, training, or educational support, particularly those that are small or voluntary community sector enterprises, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enable providers to expand their reach and impact in the region, while contributing positively to the community by supporting young people with SEND in their journey towards independent travel.

## Notice

This is an opportunity to support Stockport SEN Travel Coordination Service with the provision of independent travel training to support 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c34c224-33c7-4e84-9be1-ec6d4bd628cc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £405,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c34c224-33c7-4e84-9be1-ec6d4bd628cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c34c224-33c7-4e84-9be1-ec6d4bd628cc
  22nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fae4cd0a-13eb-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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