---
title: "Passenger Transport Services (SEND, Children's Social Care, Adults with Learning Disabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd70"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Passenger Transport Services (SEND, Children's Social Care, Adults with Learning Disabilities

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd70

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Passenger Transport Services (SEND, Children's Social Care, Adults with Learning Disabilities)." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is focused on delivering special-purpose road passenger transport and related services in the UKH31 region of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted as a concession under the legal framework set by UKPGA 2023/54. A preliminary market engagement meeting is scheduled to take place virtually on 24th July 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30. The project aims to appoint qualified providers by the start date of 1st January 2027, with a contract period extending to 31st December 2034, potentially renewable until 2036.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for service providers in the transport and social care sectors, particularly those equipped to offer taxi, non-scheduled passenger transport, and vehicle hire services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender suitable given the eligibility requirements. Businesses able to deliver safe, reliable, and flexible transport solutions in a highly regulated environment will have an advantage, particularly those experienced with similar statutory duties under the Education Act 1996 and Children Act 1989. Engaging in this tender can foster business growth by securing long-term contracts in a public authority setting, enhancing reputation and market standing.

## Notice

Southend On Sea City Council (SSC) and Vecteo Limited are seeking to appoint suitably qualified provider(s) to deliver safe, reliable, flexible, and high-quality passenger transport services. SCC and Vecteo Limited has a duty under the Children Act 1989 (amended in 2004) (including all associated Regulations and Guidance) and the Care Standards Act 2000 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. SCC and Vecteo Limited provides transport services for all multi-passenger services for Home to School transport and other journeys. SCC and Vecteo Limited requires additional resources to support services for single passenger journeys throughout Essex. The Provider shall operate in a highly regulated safeguarding environment, delivering services aligned with statutory duties under the Education Act 1996 and Children Act 1989.

### Planning Information

The meeting will be held on Teams on the 24 July 2026 (10:30 - 11:30)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067524-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2034 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 08:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067524-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067524-2026
  17th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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