Award

Consultancy Review for Home to School Transport Services in West Berkshire

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

15 Mar 2023 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The West Berkshire Council has awarded a consultancy contract for the review of home-to-school transport services in the area. The tender, titled "Consultancy Review for Home to School Transport Services in West Berkshire," falls under the research and development services category. The procurement method used was "Other - Request for quotation (under 50k)." The contract period is from March 13, 2023, to July 31, 2023, with a contract value of £25,000. The consultancy exercise aimed to identify efficiencies within the existing budget, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from West Berkshire Council offers business growth opportunities for consultancy or research firms specializing in transportation services. Businesses with expertise in reviewing and optimizing transport operations, particularly in the education sector, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract involving SJG Consultancy Ltd focuses on providing consultancy services related to passenger and home-to-school transport, creating a space for innovative solutions and expertise in the specified area.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Review for Home to School Transport Services in West Berkshire

Notice Description

A consultancy exercise relating to home to school transport in West Berkshire and how efficiencies can be created against existing budget.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7dfab9fa-2664-4325-aa6f-dc6ac7c382f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1129cf9-162b-4aee-9e32-aaf2c55b7b5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for quotation (under 50k)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SJG CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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