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title: "Independent Travel Training (2024)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0483eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-19"
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# Independent Travel Training (2024)

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0483eb

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Independent Travel Training (2024)" in the education and training services industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 1st October 2024 and initially set to complete by 31st August 2027. There is an option to extend the contract annually until 31st August 2029. The primary location for the service delivery is the UKD3 region. This procurement, following an open procedure, was aimed at supporting the Stockport SEN Travel Coordination Service by providing independent travel training to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Pure Innovations Limited has been selected as the supplier for this contract, valued at £934,166 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in working with young individuals with SEND. Companies that can provide tailored travel training to meet a diverse range of needs, including cognitive, physical, sensory, emotional, and behavioural challenges, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The stability offered by the initial contract period, coupled with the potential for extension, provides a solid foundation for businesses aiming to grow their footprint in the public sector and make a substantial impact in the community.

## Notice

AWARD OF CONTRACT 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

AWARD OF CONTRACT 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.

Options: Start Date 01 October 2024 Initial Complete Date 31 August 2027 Extension Options 31 August 2029

Renewal: Contract end date 31st August 2027. There is an option to extend the contract on annual basis until 31st August 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041077-2024 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £934,166 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURE INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041077-2024
- 23 Jul 2024 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022935-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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