Decision details

Wakefield SEN Taxi & Minibus Contracts 2022-23

Decision Maker: Director, Transport Operations & Passenger Experience (Facilities & Passenger Experience)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To procure a batch of contracts commissioned on behalf of Wakefield District Council for taxi and minibus operators to provide home to school transport for pupils with special education needs and disabilities. The total value of awards will be in the region of £2.5m and these costs will be covered in full by WDC.

Decision:

 

Approval for the procurement of SEN Transport services in Wakefield, to be operated by Hackney Carriage/Private Hire (“taxi”) and PSV minibus companies, under Batch 707. The contracts will be issued for tender as scheduled on 17th June 2022 and the subsequent awards will be made, subject to a further RFD confirming the value of recommended awards on 21st July 2022. 

Reasons for the decision:

To meet the cooperation agreement held with Wakefield District Council.

Publication date: 12/04/2023

Date of decision: 23/05/2022

Effective from: 01/06/2022

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