Tender

TC074 - School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools

THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON

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Tender

08 Feb 2022 at 17:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton is currently inviting tenders for the contract titled "TC074 - School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The tender is set in the North West region of England, and it follows an open procurement method, with the tender period closing on 11th March 2022. The estimated contract value is £380,000, and the contract is expected to start on 1st June 2022 and run until 31st May 2024.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that can provide vehicles accommodating at least 40 passengers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are well-suited to meet the Authority's requirements. Successfully securing a place on the Framework Agreement could lead to consistent work providing essential transport for primary school swimming lessons within the Bolton area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC074 - School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to be included on a Framework Agreement to provide School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. This school swimming transport service is sub-divided into a number of Journey/Route Schedule(s) to be let upon the terms and conditions set out and referred to herein each of which may be let subject to a separate contract. The Authority coordinates primary school swimming transport lessons. The transport provided must be able to transport a minimum of 40 seated passengers. Currently all journey schedules are awarded to a single contractor. This procurement exercise is being run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint a main and a reserve contractor on the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ce4ba51-11c2-49bc-a801-4c1ee83cffaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48800fb-0da8-4978-a211-bb292d41c64c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2024 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
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

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