This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2019 at 17:39

Tender

04 Feb 2019 at 12:13

Planning

19 Oct 2018 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "Passenger Transport Minibus Framework," initiated by capitalEsourcing, part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This framework aims to provide minibus services for children with special educational needs and vulnerable adults in London. The procurement, classified under the services category for transport vehicles, was conducted using an open procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the tender publication on 4th February 2019, the tender period ending on 12th March 2019, and the contract period extending from 1st August 2019 through to 31st July 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing transport services tailored to vulnerable groups. Companies experienced in handling sensitive transport needs, particularly those with a strong focus on customer service and stakeholder communication, would be well-suited to participate. The framework is expected to support around 450 residents across multiple routes, with potential contracts valued at approximately £3.5 million annually, making it attractive for both large and small businesses aiming to expand their service provision in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Minibus Framework

Notice Description

This award notice relates to the provision of Passenger Transport Minibus services which will transport children and young people with special educational needs, who travel to school; and vulnerable adults who travel to day care services. This procurement was comprised of two lots. Lot 1 for children's minibus provision and lot 2 for adult minibus provision. The Council has undertaken the procurement in accordance with the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c34c34d-9bc3-42dc-bc14-5466d7cd7ea8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936a2548-ea5c-4dee-b5d0-5deab1350d79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
1 Aug 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 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
capitalEsourcing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENSINGTON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CT Plus Community Interest Company

HATS Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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