---
title: "Independent Travel Training Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cb72"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-22"
---

# Independent Travel Training Service

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb72

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for an Independent Travel Training Service aimed at assisting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This tender, classified under education and training services, has a total contract value of £405,000 and is set to last from 14th October 2021 until 31st August 2022, with an option to extend yearly until 31st August 2024. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 23rd August 2021, with the bid opening taking place at the same time. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a wider pool of applicants to participate in the process.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training and support services for individuals with SEND, including those experienced in travel training or mobility services. Companies poised for growth in this sector will benefit from the extensive support required by young people with moderate learning difficulties. Furthermore, businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and have expertise in providing tailored training programmes are likely to find this tender particularly suited to their offerings.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: With the option to extend the contract on annual basis until 31st August 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017412-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017412-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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