Independent Travel Training

Suffolk County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-051ffaProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£2.7m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

26 Jun 2025

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

Suffolk County Council is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement ahead of the procurement of the Independent Travel Training service. Training is provided to members of the public who reside in Suffolk, to teach them how to use public transport safely and independently. The service is for clients with disabilities, mental health and learning needs. The clients gain a valuable life skill, which in turns aims to reduce the future demand on council transport services.

Scope

Reference
PA0014
Total value
£2,660,000 excluding VAT
£3,192,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2031
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2033

Optional extension period of up to 2 years (24 months)

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
Suffolk, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality inc. Social Valuequality60.00%
Commercialprice40.00%