---
title: "CON328697707 - SEN & Adult Social Care Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02af49"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-11"
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# CON328697707 - SEN & Adult Social Care Transport

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02af49

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## Summary

Luton Borough Council is initiating a planned tender titled "CON328697707 - SEN & Adult Social Care Transport" within the transport services sector, specifically focused on the needs of vulnerable adults and children with special educational needs. This procurement process is being conducted under the legal basis of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU, and is set to employ an accelerated open tender procedure. The relevant delivery address is located in Luton, UK. All submissions must be made electronically, with key deadlines, including a future notice date, on 29 June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable clientele and delivering specialised transport solutions. Businesses that provide a range of vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible options, and those equipped to manage the additional needs of service users, such as trained escorts, would be well-suited to participate. The emphasis on safeguarding and vetting further highlights the importance of quality and reliability in this sector, making it essential for bidders to demonstrate relevant credentials.

## Notice

Luton Borough Council's Passenger Transport Unit is seeking experienced and qualified Transport providers to potentially provide assistance with the transport needs of Vulnerable Adults and/or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Children to and from Schools, Day Centres and/or other establishments as part of their agreed social care provision.

### Lot Information

Lot 2

Luton Borough Council will be utilising an accelerated open tender procedure to go out to market to provide a Service for the transportation of Vulnerable Adults and/or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Children. This type of Service would include transporting Vulnerable Adults and/or Vulnerable/SEND Children travelling to and from Schools, Day Centres and/or other establishments as part of their agreed social care provision. These people may have a significant disability and/or additional needs therefore some technical equipment or trained personnel may be required. The Service may require a range of Vehicles including cars, people carriers, wheelchair-accessible Vehicles, mini buses and coaches. Passenger Assistants/Escorts may also be required on some routes to provide support to Service Users who have additional needs. Vetting and safeguarding requirements for service providers will be of paramount importance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010200-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 07:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010200-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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