Planning

Autumn Tenders Home to School Transport

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Nov 2020 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Autumn Tenders Home to School Transport" project, focused on providing transport services for children and students in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of £3,700,000 allocated for the period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023. The tender requires submissions to be made within a set timeframe of 10 days from the publication date, with detailed documentation and requirements expected to be provided on the associated tender platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in providing transportation for educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this project aligns well with their capabilities. Companies that can offer suitable vehicles, drivers, and potentially wheelchair-accessible transport solutions will find this tender particularly relevant, thus enhancing their prospects for growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Autumn Tenders Home to School Transport

Notice Description

Vehicles with Drivers are required to transport children & students to various locations in the East of Cheshire and surrounding areas. Detailed information of routes, days of operation, whether wheelchair accessible vehicles are required and whether Passenger Assistants are required, will be detailed in the tender documentation. Transport Service Solutions (TSS herein), gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period. Possible variations to lots: should this occur, updated information will be provided via The Chest website only and it remains your responsibility to ensure your bid reflects any changes which may have been published on The Chest following the launch of the opportunity. TSS may exercise an option to offer an extension to the original contract term but cannot guarantee any such extension. The successful operator(s) will need to complete contract documentation prior to the contract start date and return such documents via secure e-mail to contractsandperformance@transportservicesolutions.co.uk A copy of TSS current terms and conditions will be published with the tender documents and it will be deemed that you have read and accept the terms and conditions in its entirety before accepting any award. TSS reserves the right not to award any of the published lots and withdraw from offering the opportunity attached to this advertisement in part or in whole without publishing the reasons for its withdrawal. Instructions to Suppliers: Please note that all bids must be submitted using the EXCEL spreadsheet which will accompany the documents. Failure to return the completed spreadsheet will invalidate any submission made via any other platform. In line with the Public Procurement Regulations 2015 section 34 clause 11, the time limit for receipt of submitted tenders will be 10 days from the date on which the opportunity is published. Transport Service Solutions (TSS) is a wholly owned company of Cheshire East Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/074bb288-56b6-4985-b92b-447df1725117
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 3 Sep 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Thurman
Contact Email
stephen.thurman@transportservicesolutions.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270371479

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLEWICH
Postcode
CW10 0JN
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Middlewich
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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