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Independent Travel Training

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Deadline
5 days left
April 01, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
013186-2026
Value
£2,700,000
Location
Outer London - West and North West, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 12, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 25, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 01, 2026

Contract Start Date

September 30, 2026

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Budget
£2,700,000
Duration
60 months
Location
Outer London - West and North West
Type
Open Procedure
64
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Procurement for the provision of Independent Travel Training Services, designed to empower children, young people, and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to travel independently and safely. The service underpins the council’s commitment to promoting independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life for some of our most vulnerable residents. It is proposed that the new contract will be for an initial period of five years, commencing in September 2026, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance and the continued availability of funding. The expected annual budget will be up to £283,493 for 2026/27, and could rise to circa £500k by 2032/33, if the anticipated growth in demand is achieved. This approach ensures stability and continuity for service users whilst also allowing flexibility to respond to changing needs and circumstances.

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Requirements & Qualifications

12 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (6)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--Bids must be submitted by the deadline of April 1, 2026, at 16:00 BST.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--(No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned in the provided text.)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--The bidder must be able to commit to providing services for an initial period of five years, commencing in September 2026.
--The bidder must be prepared for a potential contract extension of a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS6
--The bidder must be capable of providing Independent Travel Training Services.
--The bidder must demonstrate expertise in empowering children, young people, and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to travel independently and safely.
--The bidder must be able to ensure stability and continuity of service for users.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--The bidder must be able to deliver the Independent Travel Training Services within an initial annual budget of up to £283,493 for 2026/27.
--The bidder must be able to deliver services within a potentially increased annual budget of circa £500,000 by 2032/33, corresponding to growth in demand.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
013186-2026_ocds_record.json

The London Borough of Ealing is seeking bids for Independent Travel Training Services for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), offering a five-year contract starting September 2026, with extension options and an annual budget rising from £283,493 to £500,000.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
013186-2026_ocds_release.json

The London Borough of Ealing Council is seeking providers for Independent Travel Training Services to empower children, young people, and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to travel independently and safely, with a contract starting September 2026 and an annual budget up to £283,493.

Official PDF VersionPDF
013186-2026_official.pdf

The London Borough of Ealing Council is seeking providers for Independent Travel Training Services for children, young people, and adults with SEND, with a contract value up to £2.7 million over 5-7 years and a submission deadline of April 1, 2026.

Tender NoticeHTM
013186-2026.html

London Borough of Ealing Council seeks providers for a 5-year Independent Travel Training service (with a 2-year extension option) for individuals with SEND, starting September 2026, with an initial annual budget of up to £283,493.

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64
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear description of the required service and contract terms but suffers from significant omissions regarding evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and the lack of electronic submission, impacting fairness and legal compliance.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure and CPV codes, and the remaining submission period is reasonable. However, the absence of specified mandatory exclusion grounds and evaluation criteria represents a significant legal compliance risk and transparency issue.

Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity65/100

The service description, contract duration, and financial aspects are clearly articulated. The AI-extracted requirements are also understandable. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria makes it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed, which is a major clarity deficiency.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness65/100

Most essential information, such as title, organization, reference, value, duration, and location, is provided. Documents are also available. Nevertheless, the tender is incomplete due to the lack of specified evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and detailed submission instructions beyond the deadline.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Fairness55/100

The tender discloses the value and its requirements appear generic, not tailored. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria severely compromises transparency and objectivity. Furthermore, the lack of electronic submission creates an unnecessary barrier, hindering equal access for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission
Practicality60/100

Key practical details like contract start date, duration, and financing information are clearly provided. However, the absence of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders.

No e-submission
Data Consistency85/100

The financial figures, timelines, and contract duration are consistent across the provided information. While some minor fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are empty, these do not introduce inconsistencies in the core data.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
Missing procedure codes
Sustainability60/100

The core purpose of the service, empowering individuals with SEND, inherently addresses significant social aspects and promotes inclusion. However, the tender does not explicitly include additional green procurement criteria, innovation focus, or broader social clauses beyond the service's direct impact.

Not green procurement
No explicit innovation focus

Strengths

Clear service description and objectives
Transparent financial information and contract duration
Open procedure type and appropriate CPV code
Inherent social benefit of the service

Concerns

Absence of specified evaluation criteria
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Lack of electronic submission
Incomplete submission requirements
No explicit green or innovation criteria

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish all evaluation criteria
2. Specify mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds
3. Implement electronic submission for improved accessibility and efficiency

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