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title: "Independent Travel Training Award"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL"
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# Independent Travel Training Award

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcc1912f-3b4f-4d93-a531-a7cd059ba5e8

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## Summary

The London Borough of Camden Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Independent Travel Training to Action for Kids (AFK). The contract falls under the light touch regime and involves a one-stage process for supplier selection. AFK will deliver a free tailored service focusing on essential travel skills for residents in London. The contract is valued at £300,000 GBP and covers social work and related services. The contract period runs from December 11, 2023, to November 30, 2025.

This procurement opportunity by the London Borough of Camden Council can benefit businesses offering social work and related services, especially those with expertise in providing independent travel training. Being a suitable opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses interested in improving residents' life skills and confidence through practical training and support tools will find this tender appealing. The contract also emphasises working with families and residents to ensure a holistic approach to independent travel training.

## Notice

This procurement falls under the light touch regime which allows the council to design their own procurement process. For this procurement, a one-stage process similar to the Open procedure will be undertaken, whereby suppliers will submit responses to both Selection Criteria (assessing technical capacity and experience) and Award Criteria (assessing proposals for delivering the service). As only one tender was received the council entered into negotiation with the tenderer to further improve their submission. The contract has been awarded to Action for Kids (AFK). The strengths of AFK's submission include the following: Working with family/parents and offering them training as well as the resident An extensive Toolkit to support residents in particular situations they may encounter. Basing the training on the resident's perspective - where they are All Travel Trainers will be trained to NVQ Level 3 Travel Training. This training has been developed by AFK and is accredited. This procurement fell under the light touch regime which allows the council to design their own procurement process. For this procurement, a one-stage process similar to the Open procedure will be undertaken, whereby suppliers will submit responses to both Selection Criteria (assessing technical capacity and experience) and Award Criteria (assessing proposals for delivering the service). As only one tender was received the council entered into negotiation with the tenderer to further improve their submission. ITT is a free tailored and practical service that offers children and adults a set of essential skills, enabling them to travel independently, by public transport or on foot to a place of education or a day centre. The training will promote independent life skills, improve selfesteem and confidence. AFK demonstrated a clear understanding of how to address doubts residents and carers may have when transitioning to independent travel. The contract has been awarded to Action for Kids (AFK). The strengths of AFK's submission include the following: Working with family/parents and offering them training as well as the resident An extensive Toolkit to support residents in particular situations they may encounter. Basing the training on the resident's perspective - where they are All Travel Trainers will be trained to NVQ Level 3 Travel Training. This training has been

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6559d4-3395-4224-9d8f-b57c7d334256 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | 10 May 2019 |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,189 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1C 4AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | King's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FOR KIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6559d4-3395-4224-9d8f-b57c7d334256
- 19 Feb 2019 at 16:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42cab3da-e47f-4c6e-af9f-d8bc3c87e42e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c6559d4-3395-4224-9d8f-b57c7d334256
  8th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42cab3da-e47f-4c6e-af9f-d8bc3c87e42e
  19th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97866a13-32e7-4edc-b16e-11d9357ce300

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