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title: "SEND and Childrens Social Care Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046c40"
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# SEND and Childrens Social Care Transport Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046c40

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is conducting a procurement process titled "SEND and Children's Social Care Transport Services" under the services industry category, specifically for taxi services (CPV: 60120000). This procurement, currently in the active tender stage, aims to provide safe and reliable transport for children and adults identified by Children's Services within the borough. The tender is part of an open procedure framework that runs for an initial 48 months, with an option to extend by a further 12 months, totalling 60 months. Key dates include the tender end date on 28th June 2024, with a contract value of £23.8 million. Services will be delivered primarily in the UKI52 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those with the capability to provide varied types of vehicles and specialised transport solutions. Companies with experience in handling sensitive and safe travel solutions, including those for vulnerable individuals, are well-suited to compete. The procurement allows for up to 12 lots to be awarded to a single supplier, encouraging participation from diverse service providers, including SMEs. The open procedure and comprehensive contract terms that feature options for electronic ordering and invoicing further support business growth and operational efficiency for successful bidders.

## Notice

Transport services for SEND Children within the borough

### Lot Information

Saloon Cars

Saloon car taxi services for SEND Children

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months.

Saloon Car with Passenger assistant

Saloon car taxi services for SEND Children with passenger assistant

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months.

MPV (up to 7 seats)

MPV taxi services for SEND Children

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

MPV (up to 7 seats) with Passenger Assistant

MPV taxi services for SEND Children with Passenger assistant

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

Minibus (Over 12 seats)

Minibus taxi services for SEND Children

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

Minibus (Over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

Minibus taxi services for SEND Children with Passenger assistant

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats)

Accessible vehicle taxi services for SEND Children

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

Accessible Vehicle (over 12 seats) with Passenger Assistant

Accessible vehicle taxi services for SEND Children with Passenger assistant

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

Saloon Car with Passenger Assistant (secure)

Saloon car with taxi services for SEND Children with Passenger Assistant (secure)

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

Saloon Car with x2 Passenger assistants (secure)

Passenger Assistant (secure)

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

Removals 1 man

Small removal services

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

Removals 2 man

Removal services

Renewal: This framework is for an initial 48 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months to a total of 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004221-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM |
| Locality | BARKING |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG11 7LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ABBEY WOOD STATION MINICABS; AIRPORT TRANSFERS; CLAYHALL EXECUTIVE CARS; DE TAXI; DILSHAN TRANSPORT GROUP; FOX TRANSPORT; GLOBAL PRIVATE TRANSPORT; GREENPLACE HEALTHCARE; HIGHWAY EXPRESS; OASIS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS; OLYMPIC (SOUTH) LIMITED T/A HATS GROUP; PEOPLE'S CHOICE TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004221-2025
- 29 May 2024 at 21:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016829-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/apply-vehicle-operator-licence
- https://www.lbbd.gov.uk

## Provenance

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