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title: "Prior information notice - Southwark Council Taxi Framework School transport for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f43f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2021-11-05"
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# Prior information notice - Southwark Council Taxi Framework School transport for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f43f

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is planning to initiate a tender for a specialist home to school taxi service aimed at supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those who are vulnerable up to 25 years of age. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code: 85000000) and is primarily located within the London Borough of Southwark. The procurement is currently at the planning stage and an important future notice is anticipated on 15th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in providing tailored and compassionate travel arrangements for children and young individuals with additional needs. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to punctuality, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to supply well-trained staff for passenger assistance will be suited to compete effectively. Additionally, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate innovative approaches to service delivery will likely stand out in this competitive framework.

## Notice

The provision of a high quality specialist home to school taxi service required for children with special educational needs and disabilities and vulnerable young people up to 25 years old.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

General background of the contracting authority's service requirements:- * SEND taxi services are required for children with special needs and vulnerable young people up to 25 years old. * Between 100 and 150 children and young people will be provided with taxi journeys during school term time (38 weeks) Service users and journeys:- * Children/young people with SEND (Autism and/or medical etc.), * Service users across all groups with mobility problems. * Most journeys for children twice a day, five days per week, but can vary, including some ad hoc. * Majority within normal working hours - 7.00 am - 5.00 pm. * Passenger assistant staff required for majority of journeys MUST be well-trained staff, with empathy, understanding and able to carry out the requirements of the role in a supportive way. Value for Money:- * SEND taxi services is part of a wide range of travel assistance services - this includes council support/training to help individuals travel independently. * Expectation that companies on the Framework will price competitively and suggest a 'best value' approach for delivering rounds, for example, suggestions for joining two rounds. Requirements and key points:- * This is an important service for our service users, they need to get to school, college, day centre etc on time! * Taxi services MUST be punctual, fit for purpose. * Taxi drivers must have sound route knowledge * We expect prompt and courteous communication with taxi companies on the framework. * Our aim is to receive good quality taxi services, competitively priced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027858-2021 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 15:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027858-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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