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title: "Framework Agreement for the Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults"
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# Framework Agreement for the Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb591dac-88db-4bb3-bf44-4b8a7a8ba256

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has initiated a Framework Agreement for the Transportation of Children, Young People, and Adults, classified under road transport services. The contract, valued at £557,000, will commence on 1st September 2018 and run until 31st August 2020. With the tender published on 27th April 2018 and the submission deadline having closed on 1st June 2018, the procurement has now reached the Award stage, which took place on 13th June 2018. The services required include transporting individuals, many with Special Educational Needs, across Blackpool and beyond, primarily within the North West region of the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for local transportation companies, particularly those specialising in the transport of vulnerable individuals or those with specific needs. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process has been designed to accommodate diverse suppliers. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their service offerings while contributing to community welfare by providing essential transport services.

## Notice

Blackpool Council wishes to establish a Framework of Providers to call-off from time to time to provide services relating to the provision of an Integrated Transport Service for the Transportation of Children, Young People & Adults. Providers will be required to transport Children, Young People & Adults, many of whom have Special Educational Needs (SEN), along with our assigned Passenger Assistants to and from various establishments throughout Blackpool and beyond.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874af47a-75e3-4a8f-aa23-cde94ac322e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £557,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £557,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS TRAVEL; ACE RADIO CABS; BLACKTAX RADIO TAXIS; BROWN CABS; C CABS; COLIN'S TRAVEL; D KIRKHAM TAXIS; DIAMOND BUS NORTH WEST; GARY KIRKHAM; HGHFIELD TRAVEL; HOWARD PALMER; LEISURE TRAVEL; MCX; RADIOJCABS; REDRAW TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2018 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874af47a-75e3-4a8f-aa23-cde94ac322e5
- 27 Apr 2018 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874af47a-75e3-4a8f-aa23-cde94ac322e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874af47a-75e3-4a8f-aa23-cde94ac322e5
  27th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=83cf24c1-fa49-e811-80eb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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