Tender

Travel Support Service

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2020 at 15:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is initiating a tender for a Travel Support Service, set within the transport services industry, specifically focused on coaches and special-purpose road passenger-transport services. This procurement is currently active and is using an open procedure. The tender was published on 24 January 2020, and submissions must be completed by the end date of 25 February 2020. The delivery locations for this contract are in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 June 2020 and will run until 31 May 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that provide coach services or specialise in delivering transport solutions tailored to specific needs would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging effectively with the tender documentation and ensuring timely submission will be critical for interested bidders seeking to expand their business within the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Travel Support Service

Notice Description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking to receive quotations from providers for their Travel Support Service. For a full specification for this opportunity, please register your interest at www.the-chest.org.uk and search for reference DN449180. Suppliers are advised to clarify any points of doubt or difficulty relating to the documentation before submitting their response. Any queries should be submitted through the question and answer function via The Chest (Pro-Contract) e-tendering system. Please refer to previously asked questions before asking a question as duplicate questions will not be answered. Both questions and answers will either be made public on The Chest or responded to directly to the originator depending on the content. It is your responsibility to ensure that the completed submission is uploaded successfully on The Chest by the deadline specified. Bidders are advised that the deadline set out above is absolute. You are advised to upload your submission well in advance of the deadline to avoid any technical issues that might arise causing you to fail to meet the deadline which would lead to the rejection of your submission. The Council is conscious that Bidders spend a huge amount of time, effort and expense in putting together a submission and is keen to ensure that no bid is rejected for this reason. In submitting your quotation you agree to contract on the Council's own terms and conditions. Due to the Council's obligations of fairness and equal treatment to all bidders it cannot accept amendments to its terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions. If you seek to amend the Council's terms and conditions or submit alternative terms and conditions the Council may reject your quotation. Additional information: For a full specification for this opportunity, please register your interest at www.the-chest.org.uk and search for reference DN449180.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8322fe28-0f2d-40c4-b379-a42d3f1f860f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86fb334a-3660-4078-93ac-ab1b68e2487a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121500 - Coaches

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-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
24 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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