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title: "Procurement of external Passenger Assistants for children and adults for the London Borough of Barnet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05818f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# Procurement of external Passenger Assistants for children and adults for the London Borough of Barnet

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05818f

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet is initiating a procurement process for external Passenger Assistants aimed at supporting children and adults, as part of its partnership with Barnet Education Learning Service (BELS). This procurement falls under the services category, specifically special-purpose road passenger-transport services. The process is currently in the planning stage, marked by a preliminary market engagement notice, scheduled for completion by the 2nd of March, 2026. Key engagement activities on the 10th of September will be conducted via Teams. The contract, valued at £9.6 million, is scheduled to begin on the 1st of April, 2026, with potential provisions for renewal stretching to March 2034.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in specialised transport services, particularly those experienced in working with special needs passengers. Companies that emphasise high-quality standards and comprehensive training programs are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement targets businesses capable of managing diverse passenger requirements, including catering for vulnerable persons and individuals with mobility difficulties. Engaging in this procurement process can offer growth prospects for companies looking to expand their reach within a strategic partnership framework established by sub-central government authorities.

## Notice

Barnet Education Learning Service (BELS) to commence the pre market engagement exercise for the potential procurement of external Passenger Assistants for children and adults on behalf of the London Borough of Barnet , in accordance with the strategic partnership contract between the Council and BELS. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=971029466

### Planning Information

Wednesday 10th September via Teams - Please email David.Bickell@Barnet.gov.uk
The market engagement will cover the following plus a Q&A
Our Services
Value of Business 
Type of Passengers
Responsibilities of all parties
Compulsory Training Compliance
Quality Standards
Training 
Timeline
Some of our significant needs of our passengers are listed below:
Special Needs
Vulnerable
Communicational difficulties
Anxious
Mobility/physical difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046145-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 4EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale North |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046145-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046145-2025
  5th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=971029466
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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