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closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# TC076 Special Educational Needs (SEN);Social Needs and Schools Transport

[Bolton Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bolton-council)

Often single bidder

Estimated value

£6,500,000

Published

9 Jun 2016

Deadline

Closed

10 Jul 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The Borough Council of Bolton (“the Authority”) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to be included on a Framework Agreement to provide transport for children and young adults with special educational needs between home and schools/colleges both within and out of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton (“the Services”).

This Service is sub-divided into a number of journey schedules to be let upon the terms and conditions set out and referred to herein each of which may be let subject to a separate contract.

The Authority is currently providing this Service for a total of approximately 618 children attending 67 schools. The transport provided includes mini-buses, tail lift vehicles, saloon cars, Euro cabs and Hackney Carriage vehicles provided by a mixture of Public Service Vehicles ("PSV’s), Private / Public Hire and 'in house' provision suppliers.

## CPV classification

Taxi services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c1c10eff-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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