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title: "Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services For Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03375e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-03"
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# Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services For Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03375e

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the award process for the "Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services For Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities." The Council established a framework to award individual contracts for passenger transport services from home to school, specifically catering to children with identified special needs. The framework will involve three lots, each consisting of several contracts and lasting for a 2-year period with a possible 12-month extension. The awarded suppliers for Lots A, B, and C are actively providing services with a focus on quality and value criteria.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those offering specialised services for passengers with special educational needs and disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing transport services to vulnerable groups would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a framework agreement in place to facilitate multiple suppliers' participation. The tender's deadline for submissions was June 13, 2022, offering potential business growth for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.

### Lot Information

Contracts 1 - 3

The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. Additional information: Budget range for this lot ranges from 2,531,033 - 3,321,982 GBP British Pounds

Contracts 4 - 9

The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. Additional information: Budget range for this lot ranges from 1,929,856 - 2, 532,939 GBP British Pounds

Contracts 10 - 13

The Council has established a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.9 suppliers were admitted to the framework onto the 3 LotsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. Additional information: Budget range for this lot ranges from 1,896,619 - 2,489,317 GBP British Pounds

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027641-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,357,508 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,344,238 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | 0NE 4 YOU SERVICES; AFJ; COMMUNITY MINIBUSES; COUNTY CARS (2003; DROACH TRAVEL; EGANS COACH TRAVEL; GREEN DESTINATIONS; HATS GROUP; NORTH BIRMINGHAM TRAVEL; ONE 4 YOU SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2022 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027641-2022
- 16 May 2022 at 10:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012600-2022
- 16 May 2022 at 09:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012597-2022
- 13 May 2022 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012480-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

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