Tender

Invitation Tender for Public and School Transport Service (Including Swimming Services)

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Blackburn with Darwen involves an Invitation Tender for public and school transport services, including swimming services. This four-year framework agreement is designed to facilitate mini competitions for operators qualifying under the framework. The tender is classified under road transport services, with a total estimated value of £4,000,000. The initial package of routes will be available for bidding, with mini competitions based on the lowest price criterion. The tender period concluded on 27th May 2015, while the contract period commenced on 1st September 2015 and extends until 31st August 2019. The location for delivery addresses is within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing efficient public and school transport services. Companies that specialise in road transport services, including those with experience in managing swimming service operations, would be well-suited to compete in this framework. The structure allows operators to engage in mini competitions, creating a dynamic environment for bidders to secure contracts based on competitive pricing while enhancing their service portfolios in the public transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation Tender for Public and School Transport Service (Including Swimming Services)

Notice Description

<strong>This is a four year framework agreement under which we will run mini competitions (quotes) for public and school related transport services. All operators that meet the criteria to be on the framework agreement will get the opportunity to bid in mini competitions for specific routes. The Council envisages offering up an initial package of routes for a set period of time and then subsequently for the same routes for further period of times and/or different routes on different price structures. The criteria for the mini competitions will be lowest price.</strong> Additional information: The Chest (North West E-Procurement Portal) https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5386d4b0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbdf92ca-49fb-4f10-95aa-dc7a08be3413
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2019 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

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