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Lease of Buses / Coaches and Maintenance

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2019 at 15:57

Award Notice
Tender

18 Apr 2019 at 15:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council (SCC) is undertaking a tender process for the lease of up to 18 single deck coaches or buses, alongside a seven-year maintenance provision. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically pertaining to motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons. The tender was published on 18 April 2019, and the submission deadline was set for 19 May 2019. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, is expected to cover services related to Home to School transport within Somerset and will commence on 16 August 2019, running until 15 August 2026. The procurement method employed for this contract is an open procedure, indicating a broad opportunity for suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in vehicle leasing and transportation services, particularly those specialising in provision for educational institutions. Businesses with expertise in vehicle maintenance and compliance with service standards will also be well-positioned to compete. As the contract supports local transport, regional companies or those with experience in similar contracts may find a strategic advantage in bidding for this opportunity, aligning with the council's community-focused services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lease of Buses / Coaches and Maintenance

Notice Description

Somerset County Council (SCC) is looking to lease up to 18 single deck coaches or buses. A 7 year maintenance provision is required for the vehicles. The vehicles will mainly be used on Home to School Transport and similar applications within the County of Somerset.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37512fbc-173c-4a0c-8922-98957089c103
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3213b3c3-cd4c-45ea-bab9-a49dbb226d4a
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,719,154 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAWSONGROUP BUS AND COACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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