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title: "CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bdd1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-26"
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# CON328697707 - PROVISION OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT (HOME TO SCHOOL/DAY CARE)

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bdd1

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## Summary

Luton Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Passenger Transport (Home to School/Day Care)" to assist with the transportation needs of vulnerable adults and children with special educational needs and disabilities. The procurement, classified under transport services, is currently in the award stage following its completion on 2nd August 2021. The tender was submitted via an open procedure, utilising an accelerated process due to statutory requirements. The contract value is £9,000,000, with services to be provided in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those specialising in accessible transport services. Companies that operate wheelchair-accessible vehicles, minibuses, and those with experience in providing support for vulnerable individuals will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the requirement for technical equipment and trained personnel, organisations with a strong background in safeguarding and servicing vulnerable populations will likely find this tender beneficial for business growth.

## 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

PTU Transport

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.

Renewal: The is a statutory service that will be regularly reviewed and retendered as contracts (plus any extensions) expire. These opportunities will be advertised as per public procurement regulation requirements.

SEN Transport

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/021189-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; 7 PLUS TRAVEL; AAA TAXIS (GB; BRITANNIA CABS; CITILINK SOLUTIONS; DILSHAN TRANSPORT GROUP; HATS GROUP; PREMIER MINIBUS & CAR HIRE; SKY DUNSTABLE CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021189-2021
- 18 Jun 2021 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013918-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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