Award

Local Bus 40004 - Barnton, Northwich, Leftwich

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2023 at 08:07

Tender

15 Mar 2023 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of local bus services in Barnton, Northwich, and Leftwich. The tender was issued under an accelerated process to ensure service continuity after the current operator's withdrawal on 24th April 2023. The contract value is GBP 532,882, with Warrington's Own Buses winning the award. The contract period runs from 23rd April 2023 to 29th March 2026, focusing on transport services.

This procurement opportunity by the Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council presents a chance for businesses, particularly in the transport services sector, to engage and grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitably positioned to compete in this open procedure tender. Understanding the service requirements and complying with the contract terms will be crucial for businesses looking to participate and expand their operations.

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Notice Title

Local Bus 40004 - Barnton, Northwich, Leftwich

Notice Description

Due to the current operator withdrawing services from 24th April 2023 this tender is being issued under the accelerated process to prevent a break in service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ae86362-8e7b-4bc5-9c2a-a866b4c426b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfb58041-ec50-4b57-9e77-a54e46d8dee4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£532,882 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2023 - 29 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Pitcher
Contact Email
debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976943

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARRINGTON'S OWN BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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