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title: "Independent Travel Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec03"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Independent Travel Training

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec03

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## Summary

The London Borough of Ealing Council is currently in the tender stage for its "Independent Travel Training" procurement, aimed at providing training services for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to facilitate safe and independent travel. This initiative is part of their broader commitment to foster independence, inclusion, and enhance the quality of life for vulnerable residents within the region UKI73, London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted via the Atamis system. Key procurement events are set for 2026, including the tender period conclusion on 1st April, the enquiry period ending on 23rd March, and the awarding period by 22nd June. The contract commences in October 2026 with a budget of up to £283,493 initially, potentially increasing to £500K by 2032, reflecting the expected demand growth.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and social services, particularly those catering to special needs education. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage, given their suitability for the light-touch regime outlined in the procurement. With a potential contract value grossing £2.7 million over five years, extendable by two, businesses can establish long-term cooperation with the council, promoting stability and continuity. Enterprises that excel in delivering quality and innovative travel training solutions, aligned with SEND empowerment, should seize this opportunity to partner with Ealing Council in enhancing local social services. Quality accounts for 60% of the award criteria, highlighting the council's focus on exceptional service delivery.

## Notice

Procurement for the provision of Independent Travel Training Services, designed to empower children, young people, and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to travel independently and safely. The service underpins the council's commitment to promoting independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life for some of our most vulnerable residents. It is proposed that the new contract will be for an initial period of five years, commencing in September 2026, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance and the continued availability of funding. The expected annual budget will be up to PS283,493 for 2026/27, and could rise to circa PS500k by 2032/33, if the anticipated growth in demand is achieved. This approach ensures stability and continuity for service users whilst also allowing flexibility to respond to changing needs and circumstances.

### Planning Information

Providers are invited to contact the Council, expressing an interest in this opportunity along with a summary of their proposal. 
Please respond via Atamis your interest. 
All interested parties will be invited to a one-to-one meeting online with Commissioners in December 2025, focusing on proposed delivery models and other opportunities for innovation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013186-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | £2,300,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W5 2HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing |
| Local authority | Ealing |
| Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLI73 Ealing |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 18:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013186-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 09:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078718-2025
- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078517-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013186-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078718-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078517-2025
  1st December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ealing.gov.uk/site/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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