---
title: "Provision of Independent Travel Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a07"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059a07.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-15"
---

# Provision of Independent Travel Training

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a07

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## Summary

The procurement process involves East Sussex County Council, which is seeking a provider for the "Provision of Independent Travel Training". This tender falls under the education and training services category and is located in Lewes, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being finalised on 1st September 2025 and running until 31st August 2027. The value of the contract is set at £174,000. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, under a "light touch" regime as per the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

The awarded contract to the National Star Foundation for Independent Travel Training provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in training and support for children and young people. SMEs or enterprises with a focus on special education needs support could find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio. The emphasis on direct procurement methods suggests niche or specialised providers in the local or regional areas could successfully engage with these types of contracts to foster growth.

## Notice

The East Sussex Children's SEND Service requires a contract with a single provider to deliver Independent Travel Training, where a bespoke 1:1 programme is offered to the child or young person and their family. A two-year contract is required as the current contract ends 31 August 2025 for PS174,000. Independent Travel Training is critical to ESCC's transport offer and our cost saving work. Additionally, it is something that was in the Department for Education's recently published non-statutory guidance as being a priority for Local Authorities moving forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056467-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £174,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL STAR FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056467-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056467-2025
  15th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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