Planning

Local Bus Tender phase 2017

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Nov 2017 at 14:59

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council is initiating a tender process for the "Local Bus Tender phase 2017," focused on transport services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period set to commence on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 1st April 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £600,000, with a minimum value of £500,000. Interested parties should note that a future notice will be issued on 15th November 2017 detailing further steps. Operators are required to comply with various service provisions for routes across East Cheshire and surrounding areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly for companies specialised in public transport services, including both subsidised and commercial operations. Businesses that can demonstrate adaptability to varied routes and timetables, as well as those able to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles, may find this tender especially relevant. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which could foster healthy competition and innovation in the local transport landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Tender phase 2017

Notice Description

The local bus network in Cheshire East is a mixture of: Supported Services which are subsidised by the Council and operated on our behalf: and Commercial Bus Services which are run by private operators who have full control over how, where and when bus services are run. Operators are required to provide a service on various timetables across East of Cheshire and surrounding areas. Detailed information of routes, days of operation, whether wheelchair accessible vehicles 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. TSS may exercise an option to extend the contract of a period of up to 24 months in total. The successful operator(s) will need to complete contract documentation prior to the contract start date TSS reserves the right not to award any of the published lots. Transport Service Solutions (TSS) is a wholly owned company of Cheshire East Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f23b05-6d03-4e56-9142-d7fb604678e6
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 1 Apr 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2BJ
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
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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