Award

Blackpool and The Fylde College - Bus Service and Travel Pass Provision

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Blackpool and The Fylde College seeking proposals for the provision of Bus Services and Travel Passes, following the expiry of their existing contract on 31st July 2015. This tender falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 1st September 2015, set to run until 30th June 2018. The tender was opened using an open procedure, and the submission deadline was 27th July 2015. The geographical focus covers the Fylde Coast area, with services directed towards addressing local student transport needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, especially those specialising in passenger vehicle hire and travel services. Companies that can offer reliable bus services or learner transport passes for educational institutions will find themselves particularly well-placed to compete. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport industry should consider engaging in this procurement process, as the college may continue to seek services beyond the current contract’s expiry, creating a pathway for ongoing partnerships and business expansion.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Blackpool and The Fylde College - Bus Service and Travel Pass Provision

Notice Description

Blackpool and The Fylde College's current contract for the provision of Bus Services and Transport Passes expires on 31st July 2015. Proposals for the new contract together with the provision of learner transport passes are therefore being sought in accordance with EU Procurement and College financial regulations. This contract will commence on September 1st 2015 for the period identified. There are 2 lots under contract Lot 1: Bus Service to prescribed route Lot 2.: Travel passes to allow access to travel for learners across the Fylde Coast area Either lot may be terminated at the end of any academic year where the College does not require the services covered within each lot during future academic years. For the avoidance of doubt, no guarantee as to volumes or financial contract valuations is given beyond year one of this contract. Additional information: Please do not email or telephone to receive this tender. Follow the link given to register and download tender documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bc8978c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df69e3b2-9077-4d2d-8dcf-dd0b3bbe5dbf
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

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,343,025 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2015 - 30 Jun 2018 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY2 0HB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Norbreck
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool North and Fleetwood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BLACKPOOL TRANSPORT

PRESTON BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8bc8978c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b-2016-11-18T20:17:18Z",
    "date": "2016-11-18T20:17:18Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-8bc8978c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "225622-2015",
        "title": "Blackpool and The Fylde College - Bus Service and Travel Pass Provision",
        "description": "Blackpool and The Fylde College's current contract for the provision of Bus Services and Transport Passes expires on 31st July 2015. Proposals for the new contract together with the provision of learner transport passes are therefore being sought in accordance with EU Procurement and College financial regulations. This contract will commence on September 1st 2015 for the period identified. There are 2 lots under contract Lot 1: Bus Service to prescribed route Lot 2.: Travel passes to allow access to travel for learners across the Fylde Coast area Either lot may be terminated at the end of any academic year where the College does not require the services covered within each lot during future academic years. For the avoidance of doubt, no guarantee as to volumes or financial contract valuations is given beyond year one of this contract. Additional information: Please do not email or telephone to receive this tender. Follow the link given to register and download tender documentation",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60170000",
            "description": "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "60130000",
                "description": "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "FY2 0HB"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2015-07-27T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2015-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2018-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/bQ4N8uPx",
            "name": "BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/bQ4N8uPx"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Blackpool and The Fylde College, Ashfield Road",
                "locality": "Blackpool",
                "postalCode": "FY2 0HB",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Patrick Condon",
                "email": "pcon@blackpool.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "011441253504200"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackpoolandthefylde/aspx/Home"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-6531",
            "name": "Blackpool Transport",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Blackpool Transport"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Rigby Road Blackpool Lancashire FY1 5DD"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-6532",
            "name": "Preston Bus",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Preston Bus"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "221 Deepdale Road Preston Lancashire PR1 6NY"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/bQ4N8uPx",
        "name": "BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8bc8978c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2015-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2015-07-02T14:29:06+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1343025,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-6531",
                    "name": "Blackpool Transport"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-6532",
                    "name": "Preston Bus"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2015-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2018-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df69e3b2-9077-4d2d-8dcf-dd0b3bbe5dbf",
                    "datePublished": "2015-07-02T14:29:06+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "Please use this link to access the tender documentation. DO NOT request by email",
                    "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackpoolandthefylde/aspx/Home"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}