Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Southwark
Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
Contact
Mr Sohail Aboobakar
sohail.aboobakar@southwark.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2075251102
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4cb791cc-8971-ee11-8124-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
London Borough of Southwark Home to School Transport PIN
Reference number
DN695923
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
We are undertaking market exploration to inform our long term thinking in relation to the Home to School transportation service in Southwark.
The Council provides travel assistance to and from schools and colleges for eligible children and young people with special educational needs and other vulnerabilities. The support is via four main mechanisms:
- Bus transport
- Taxi transport
- Direct payments, with funds delegated to parents to arrange transport.
- Travelcards, where young people can travel on public transport.
The Council provides travel assistance to in the region of 737 children and young people, of whom vehicle transport (bus or taxi) is provided for approximately 75%
The needs of the children and young people may include:-
• Physical disabilities including wheelchair access
• Additional learning needs
• Autism
• A range of communication, emotional, behavioural support needs.
• Visual and/or hearing impairments.
Most journeys require one or more passenger assistants to support children or young people due to their additional needs.
Routes go to schools and colleges in and out of the borough. There are usually in the region of 60-70 routes in place.
The contracting authority has prepared a questionnaire which can be accessed via the following link:-
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4cb791cc-8971-ee11-8124-005056b64545
Please submit your completed questionnaire via the portal not later than 12 Noon on 03 November 2023
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are undertaking market exploration to inform our long term thinking in relation to the Home to School transportation service in Southwark.
The Council provides travel assistance to and from schools and colleges for eligible children and young people with special educational needs and other vulnerabilities. The support is via four main mechanisms:
- Bus transport
- Taxi transport
- Direct payments, with funds delegated to parents to arrange transport.
- Travelcards, where young people can travel on public transport.
The Council provides travel assistance to in the region of 737 children and young people, of whom vehicle transport (bus or taxi) is provided for approximately 75%
The needs of the children and young people may include:-
• Physical disabilities including wheelchair access
• Additional learning needs
• Autism
• A range of communication, emotional, behavioural support needs.
• Visual and/or hearing impairments.
Most journeys require one or more passenger assistants to support children or young people due to their additional needs.
Routes go to schools and colleges in and out of the borough. There are usually in the region of 60-70 routes in place.
The contracting authority has prepared a questionnaire which can be accessed via the following link:-
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=4cb791cc-8971-ee11-8124-005056b64545
Please submit your completed questionnaire via the portal not later than 12 Noon on 03 November 2023
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes