Published date: 5 September 2019

This notice was replaced on 19 May 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 19 May 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Special education services - 80340000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£450,000

Procurement reference

EALING001-DN399348-00534610

Published date

5 September 2019

Closing date

7 October 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

London Borough of Ealing is procuring a contract for an Independent Travel Training and Adult Buddy Service, that will offer children and adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) a safe way of travelling independently, that will build their self-esteem, confidence and support young people with their transition into adulthood. Positive and measurable outcomes for children and adults in relation to travel training are very important to the Council, and to families and carers. The Council is keen to ensure that the service represents efficiency, value for money, and delivers cost effective outcomes for children and adults. The provider will work with children and adults to support them using all forms of public transport and where appropriate walking routes to/from school, colleges, work or training placements, and leisure activities. Efficiency and positive, measurable outcomes for children and adults in relation to travel training are very important to the local authority, and to families and carers. The provider will work with children and adults to support them using all forms of public transport and where appropriate walking routes to/from school, colleges, work or training placements, and leisure activities.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Independent Travel Training Service

  • Early engagement
  • Published 19 March 2019

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Christine Baker

Address

London Borough of Ealing, Perceval House
14-16 Uxbridge Road
London
W5 2HL
England

Telephone

+44 2088255122

Email

bakerc@ealing.gov.uk

Website

http://www.ealing.gov.uk