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title: "Sandwell Travel Assistance Flexible Purchasing System"
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# Sandwell Travel Assistance Flexible Purchasing System

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046db4

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has finalised the procurement process for the "Sandwell Travel Assistance Flexible Purchasing System." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically welfare services for children and young people, classified under CPV code 85311300. Located in Oldbury, UKG37, the procurement was carried out using an open procedure. The tender went through multiple stages, starting in June 2024, with the award notices issued on 29 July 2024. Contracts were signed on the same date, and the procurement status is marked as complete. Several suppliers, including DROACH TRAVEL LTD, One 4 You Services Ltd, and 121 Carz LTD, among others, have been awarded contracts, each valued at £100,000,000 GBP.

This flexible purchasing system creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in travel assistance and related services. SME businesses in the Midlands, particularly those experienced in providing transport services for children and young people, will find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. The procurement encourages bids from local suppliers, and the long-term nature of the contracts, which can last up to 10 years with potential renewals, offers stable revenue streams and opportunities for sustained growth. The competitive bidding process ensures that businesses providing quality services at reasonable prices have a fair chance of securing contracts.

## Notice

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has established a flexible purchasing system comprising of a number of Lots relating to travel assistance for children and adults. Details of the opportunity were published at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

### Lot Information

For SEND transport for children and young people other than looked after children

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has established a flexible purchasing system relating to travel assistance for children and adults.

Renewal: The FPS will operate for a period of 10 years and can be extended for a further period at the Councils discretion

For SEND transport for children and young people who are looked after children.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to establish a flexible purchasing system comprising of a number of Lots relating to travel assistance for children and adults. All details of the opportunity can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

Renewal: The FPS will operate for a period of 10 years and may be extended for a further period at the Councils discretion

Miscellaneous Contracts within the scope of the FPS

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to establish a flexible purchasing system comprising of a number of Lots relating to travel assistance for children and adults. All details of the opportunity can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

Renewal: The FPS will operate for a period of 10 years and may be extended for a further period at the Councils discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023583-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| 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 | 16 |
| Supplier names | 121 CARZ; 247 CARS WILLENHALL; BCC PASSENGER TRANSPORT; CAROLEAN COACHES; CITY CARS (MIDLANDS; COUNTY CARS (2003; DROACH TRAVEL; EGANS COACH TRAVEL; FIVE STAR TAXIS AND MINI BUSES; GREEN DESTINATIONS; HOTLINE CARS; JPC TRAVEL SOLUTION; NORTH BIRMINGHAM TRAVEL; ONE 4 YOU SERVICES; SKYWAYS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; TNS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023583-2024
- 5 Jun 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017471-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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