Tender

Framework Agreement (BB3) For the provision of Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for a Framework Agreement for Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services, which covers transportation for mainstream, special educational needs, and social care, excluding local bus services. The tender period ends on 22 April 2016, and the contract is set to commence on 1 June 2016, lasting until 31 May 2017. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a total estimated value of £20,000,000, located in the East Midlands, UK. Interested parties must register via the ProContract portal to express their interest and submit proposals.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services not only for mainstream operations but also for catering specifically to special educational needs and social care transport. Companies with a strong track record in passenger transport, particularly those with experience working with vulnerable populations, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to ensure high-quality service delivery to the community in Leicestershire.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement (BB3) For the provision of Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council is undertaking a tendering exercise to appoint Suppliers onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (Mainstream, Special Educational Needs and Social Care transport, excluding Local Bus Services). In order to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity and obtaining tender documents and/or requesting any further information, please see details below and please ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) (If you are not already registered) Register your company by selecting the ?Register' box on the top of the home page, (c) Once registered visit the home page select ?View Opportunities' then ?Search Latest Opportunities', from the ?Organisation' drop down box select ?Leicestershire County Council', click search (options) and select the appropriate opportunity ?Framework Agreement (BB3) For the provision of Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services', (d) Express an interest by selecting the ?Register Interest' box at the bottom of the screen. You should receive a notification email confirming your expression of interest, (e) Once fully registered, you should download the tender from the website. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made only via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. All documents pertaining to this opportunity will be available for download via the ProContract portal from the outset. Please ensure you are able to download all files after accessing the ProContract portal. If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation to support@due-north.com or telephone +44 1670597136. Note: You will receive email notifications regarding your expression of interest or other important actions on the system. Email alerts may be blocked by your company's SPAM filter. Please contact your ICT department to ensure that emails from the domain @due-north.com are excluded from the SPAM filter ?blocked addresses?. Additional information: Leicestershire County Council is undertaking a tendering exercise to appoint Suppliers onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services (Mainstream, Special Educational Needs and Social Care transport, excluding Local Bus Services). In order to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity and obtaining tender documents and/or requesting any further information, please see details below and please ensure you refer to instructions and guidance available: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) (If you are not already registered) Register your company by selecting the ?Register' box on the top of the home page, (c) Once registered visit the home page select ?View Opportunities' then ?Search Latest Opportunities', from the ?Organisation' drop down box select ?Leicestershire County Council', click search (options) and select the appropriate opportunity ?Framework Agreement (BB3) For the provision of Large Vehicle Passenger Transport Services', (d) Express an interest by selecting the ?Register Interest' box at the bottom of the screen. You should receive a notification email confirming your expression of interest, (e) Once fully registered, you should download the tender from the website. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made only via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. All documents pertaining to this opportunity will be available for download via the ProContract portal from the outset. Please ensure you are able to download all files after accessing the ProContract portal. If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation to support@due-north.com or telephone +44 1670597136. Note: You will receive email notifications regarding your expression of interest or other important actions on the system. Email alerts may be blocked by your company's SPAM filter. Please contact your ICT department to ensure that emails from the domain @due-north.com are excluded from the SPAM filter ?blocked addresses?. See tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bfb627e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166b6f0b-5d9b-4136-b536-e9a954921817
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2016 - 31 May 2017 6-12 months
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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