The provision of a non-emergency passenger transport for social care adults who are unable to travel by private or public transport due to mobility, frailty, medical or mental health condition.

Descriptions

Dudley MBC is seeking to invite interest in the provision of a non-emergency passenger transport for Dudley adults identified by Social Care services who are unable to travel by private or public transport due to mobility, frailty, medical or mental health condition. The provider will be responsible for sourcing and delivery of safe, timely and comfortable suitable non-emergency passenger transport for pre-determined routes notified by Social Care services. This can and should encompass a wide range of vehicle types and levels of support from appropriate competent staff consistent with the passengers' individual needs. To ensure access to transportation for a range of reasons, including the below but not limited to which may also include an escort or carer travelling with them: • Return home from residential setting to the passenger's place of residence • Access to respite services • Access to rehabilitation services The location of the service is local to Dudley and will operate a single point of access and be available, 7 days a week 365 days a year, including bank holidays. The current annual spend is approximately £45k though this is subject to change as the service is based on a spot purchase contract.

Engagement

**This is not a call for Competition** The purpose of this Market Engagement is to gain feedback to help understand how your organisation's vision aligns to the Commissioning Intentions. The questionnaire is located on the following link https://forms.office.com/e/S2H9FUyMtv Deadline for completion is 28th March 2025 at 2pm. All responses will be treated as confidential and not shared with other organisations, however, the final specification and tender model may be influenced by this and other stakeholders' responses.