Closed tender

Independent Travel Training

Details

Value
£2,660,000
Topic
Education and training services
Published
3 October 2025
Submission
4 November 2025

Tender description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision 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. This opportunity is available in the `Current Tenders` area of the portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The advertised value here is £3,192,000 including VAT inclusive of VAT. (this includes optional extension period) The VAT included is 20% Standard Rate however in some circumstances VAT may be exempt or chargeable at a different rate. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 04/11/2025 11:00 am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 21/10/2025 18:00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Pre market engagement has previously previously been undertaken.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published3 October 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date4 November 2025

About the buyer

Suffolk County Council is a local authority procuring under the Procurement Act 2023. Dynamic purchasing systems cover Adult and Community Learning and Passenger Transport Services, open to new suppliers at any time. Suppliers are also expected to add value to the local economy, the Suffolk pound.

Many contracts are let through frameworks, pre-approved supplier lists awarded competitively or, where permitted, by direct award.

Over the past 5 years, most of Suffolk County Council's contract awards have been in transport services, education and training and health and social work.

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