Tender

School Swimming Transport Services

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 10:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ribble Borough Council, in collaboration with Chorley Borough Council, has issued an open procurement opportunity for the provision of school swimming transport services. This initiative, titled "School Swimming Transport Services," falls under the industry category "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV code 60170000). The contract aims to facilitate the transportation of schoolchildren and teachers from various schools to specified leisure centres within the North West region of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for tender submissions set for 24 March 2025. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 21 July 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those experienced in managing educational transport logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. By securing this contract, businesses have the potential to establish long-term service relationships with local councils, enhancing their market presence and contributing to steady business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Swimming Transport Services

Notice Description

South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council are inviting quotations on behalf of South Ribble Leisure Ltd and Chorley Leisure Ltd. This requirement is for the provision, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at specified leisure centres across South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Council. Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a specified leisure centre. The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 39 weeks within the academic year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-063eba3f-8167-4080-a7ff-25859cf61875
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0cd3f8-b88f-4845-baab-d2e2ea41bd70
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 21 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southribble.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

Notice Documents

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