Tender

Reaseheath College - Provision of home to college bus services

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

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Tender

25 Apr 2018 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Reaseheath College, located in Nantwich, Cheshire, is currently inviting tenders for the provision of home-to-college bus services. This procurement, classified under transport services with a focus on the hire of buses and coaches, is in the tendering stage, with the submission deadline set for 12 noon (BST) on 18th May 2018. The contract will span up to five years, beginning on 1st August 2018, and offers the potential to adjust service routes based on passenger demand.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for transportation companies equipped to manage and operate bus services. The procurement process, classified as open and above threshold, allows various businesses to compete. Companies specialising in transport services, particularly those already providing similar services or possessing relevant automotive capacity, would be well-suited to apply and potentially benefit from this long-term contract.

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Notice Title

Reaseheath College - Provision of home to college bus services

Notice Description

Reaseheath College is inviting tender for the provision of transportation services. The college provides home to college bus/coach services to enable students to attend college. For 2018/19 academic year this will provide 24 bus routes, defined by the college. The college is looking to procure a supplier to manage and operate these services for a period of up to 5 years. The contract will allow flexibility to vary, increase or reduce the number of bus service routes provided to align to passenger demand. The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access from w/c 23/04/18, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home The deadline for the submission of tenders will be at 12 noon (BST) on the 18th May 2018. Additional information: The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access from w/c 23/04/18, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home Tenders must be submitted on the InTend etendering system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902b99e7-6ff4-4e69-8d9f-772f06cd854b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 Over 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
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
David Young
Contact Email
david.young@sctransport.co.uk
Contact Phone
0113 8873323

Buyer Location

Locality
UK
Postcode
CW5 6DF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Bunbury
Westminster Constituency
Chester South and Eddisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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