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Home to school, Phase 11, 9 seats and over, 2024

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Home to school, Phase 11, 9 seats and over, 2024" in the transportation services category. This contract, valued at £322,240, involves providing transport services in England, United Kingdom, specifically for home to school routes. The procurement process used was an open procedure, with the tender closing on 28th November 2024. The contract period will run from 6th December 2024 to 5th December 2028, ensuring a long-term engagement for the successful bidder. The award was officially granted on 5th December 2024, and the details were published on 27th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for companies specialising in transport services. Successful participation can lead to substantial business growth due to the contract’s multi-year duration and considerable financial value. Although the suitability criteria do not specifically encourage SMEs or VCSEs, transport service providers with capacity for larger-scale operations are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Merediths Coaches Limited highlights the potential for growth and partnership with local government bodies, offering an established route and a dependable revenue stream for the duration of the contract.

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Notice Title

Home to school, Phase 11, 9 seats and over, 2024

Notice Description

Lakeside Coaches Limited. Please see attached full breakdown on www.the-chest.org.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-817ad4ae-ea28-4570-bcb7-e82f55638d2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1dd869-b393-41da-ad31-2edce28bf2a1
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£322,240 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£322,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2028 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ellie Ramage
Contact Email
ellie.ramage@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244975961

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEREDITHS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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