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WG251 - Wigmore Schools

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Herefordshire Council for the service classified under the CPV code 60100000 - Road transport services, has been concluded with the award stage. The contract titled "WG251 - Wigmore Schools" involves providing mainstream school transport with a minimum 70-seater capacity in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, has a contract value of £373,450 and the contract period is set from 28th April 2025 to 31st July 2029. The procurement was aimed at benefiting SMEs, with the tendering deadline having passed on 8th April 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those capable of offering road transport services at scale, like Forest Coaches, the awarded supplier. Companies that specialise in transportation solutions for educational institutions in the West Midlands and are familiar with large capacity transport operations will find this type of tender particularly rewarding. The long-term contract presents a stable and lucrative opportunity for growth within the public sector, enhancing business portfolios in transportation services. SMEs looking to expand their reach within the services industry should consider similar future tenders accessible through councils like Herefordshire.

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Notice Title

WG251 - Wigmore Schools

Notice Description

Mainstream School Transport Min capacity - 70 seater Wigmore Schools - WG251 Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documentation you will need to register an interest in the opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b4d134-a24f-4455-9af2-179da3d75124
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£373,450 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£373,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR1 2HX
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOREST COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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