Award

Provision of Bus Transport Services Services

BEDFORD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2019 at 09:24

Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2019 at 14:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Bedford College, which is seeking providers for the "Provision of Bus Transport Services" to Shuttleworth College Campus in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EA. This project features nine service routes primarily for transporting students, with contracts anticipated to commence on 2nd September 2019 and running until 31st August 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 30th May 2019. The overall contract value is set at £935,000.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of accommodating the unique requirements of educational institutions. Companies of various scales, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for these contracts, as they can tender for one or multiple service lots, potentially enhancing their market presence and operational footprint in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bus Transport Services Services

Notice Description

Transport services to Shuttleworth College Campus, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EA. Comprising 9 x services routes servicing areas surrounding the campus. This to involve Morning collection of students brought to the campus, and an afternoon return run. The contracts will commence in September 2019 and will be awarded as 9 individual lots. Potential providers are welcome to tender for one or more of the lots. Additional information: Tender documents can be obtained via a Dropbox link. Please contact Craig Pullen using the above contact details to request this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-645a6cda-2fb9-4711-84ee-6b8db45da3ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e11a479d-6594-4afd-b8f3-a7326f623f1b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£935,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£892,425 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 2-3 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
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Craig Pullen
Contact Email
craig@cpconsulting.org.uk
Contact Phone
07531975978

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COZY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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