Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services For Children and Young People with special educational needs and disabilities
A Tender Notice
by SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 35 month
- Value
- £24M
- Sector
- TRANSPORT
- Published
- 13 May 2022
- Delivery
- 01 Sep 2022 to 31 Jul 2025
- Deadline
- 13 Jun 2022 15:00
Concepts
Location
Oldbury
2 buyers
Description
The Council wishes to establish a Framework to award individual contracts to Potential Suppliers for the provision of Passenger Transport Services from home to school, for children and young people with an identified requirement. The Transport Service currently provides a variety of transport options to over 700 Passengers on a daily basis. The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups.The contract works will be awarded over 13 separate contracts, grouped into 3 Lots:Lot A - 3 contractsLot B - 6 contractsLot C - 4 contractsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availabilityClosing date: Monday 13 June 2022 at 15:00hrs
Lot Division
| 1 | Contracts 1 - 3
- 4 contractsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability |
| 2 | Contracts 4 - 9
- 4 contractsThe Framework will last for a period of 2 years commencing on 1 September 2022 until 31 July 2024 with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability |
| 3 | Contracts 10 - 13
The Council wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for children and young people with an identified requirement. … The majority of the passengers using the service have requirements related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with the service also supporting looked after children; children in temporary accommodation and other vulnerable groups. The service has a range of support options including: Travel-alone / single-occupancy vehicles, private-hire / hackney vehicles, minibus / coach transport, WAV (wheelchair Accessible Vehicles); bus passes and Independent Travel Training.The contract works will be awarded over 13 separate contracts, grouped into 3 Lots:Lot ALot BLot C |
CPV Codes
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are not available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order to View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.
Reference
- FTS 012480-2022