Award

Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

18 Aug 2021 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes" is being conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, located in Aylesbury, England. This contract falls under the services industry, specifically related to taxi services and special-purpose road passenger transport services. The procurement method utilised is a selective approach via a restricted procedure, and the contract is valued at approximately £819 million. The contract period will commence on 22nd February 2021 and is set to conclude on 22nd February 2026, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The tender was officially closed on 11th January 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services and passenger transport. Businesses that provide transportation for educational institutions, including those focusing on special educational needs or post-16 provision, will find this contract particularly relevant. The diverse range of suppliers already awarded contracts indicates a competitive landscape where innovative service offerings and quality assurance could lead to successful bids for interested parties.

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Notice Title

Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes

Notice Description

Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes. Please note that mini competition were issued through the council's DPS for Home to School Mainstream, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Pupil Referral Units, Post 16 College, Short Term Care and Adult & Child Social Care Transport. Awards has been made in line with the DPS documentation. Contract will be awarded for only a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54ea7bfd-e50c-4053-a8b9-b4643173703a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e21ae4-19cb-45b8-b38c-90c1f6475a21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£819,489,040 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£819,489,040 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 22 Feb 2026 Over 5 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YQ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

A1 TAXI SERVICE

APOLLO TRAVEL 24/7

AUK AIRPORT SERVICE

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL LTD T/AS SWAN RIDER

BUDGET CARS

CABS4U

CROWN CABS TRAVEL

EXPRESS TRAVEL

FALCON TAXIS AKA THE TAXI PEOPLE

GILBERTS OF CHESHAM

IN TIME TAXIS

PLAZA CARS

PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS

R&S TRAVEL SERVICES

TWK TRANSIT

ZEN CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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