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title: "551 - Independent Travel Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04adb9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-18"
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# 551 - Independent Travel Training

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04adb9

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## Summary

Wigan Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "551 - Independent Travel Training," classified under the industry category of Education and Training Services (CPV: 80000000). This project aims to train and support young people and residents with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Wigan Borough to help them access their community safely and confidently. The procurement process falls under the FTS 'Light Touch Regime' and allows for electronic submission of proposals. The tender period ends on 15 November 2024 at 12:00 PM, and the primary delivery location is within the region UKD3.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those experienced in working with individuals with special needs. The contract involves developing independence skills and community participation for SEND individuals, making it highly suitable for businesses with a focus on social impact and community integration. Companies offering tailored training programmes and support services for SEND populations will find this tender particularly relevant to their growth and outreach efforts. Additionally, the open tender procedure emphasises transparency and competitiveness, ensuring a fair chance for qualified service providers.

## Notice

By listening to our Children, Young People and Residents with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the borough, we want to ensure that our residents are able to access their community. This means that we are committed to develop their independence skills and community participation, so they are able to live their best lives across Wigan Borough. This service will train and support young people and residents with SEND of Wigan borough to access their community safely, confidently and enable them to live their best lives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity has been published as an open tender procurement procedure under the FTS 'Light Touch Regime'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033756-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033756-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=a2ded0d9-478d-ef11-8130-005056b64545

## Provenance

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