Award

Community Transport Services

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 16:39

Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 14:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract for Community Transport Services to SEDCAT. This procurement process was part of an open procedure aimed at acquiring financially sustainable community-based transport solutions for socially isolated residents of the South West region. The contract, valued at £450,000, will commence on 21st April 2025 and last for five years, ending on 20th April 2030. The procurement covers non-scheduled and special-purpose road passenger transport services, classified under CPV codes 60000000, 60140000, and 60130000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their operations within the South West region. The focus on community transport indicates that companies with expertise in providing inclusive and sustainable travel solutions for vulnerable populations will be well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and the procurement documentation is accessible via BCP Council’s tendering system. Given the scope and duration of the contract, suppliers can anticipate steady business growth and long-term engagement with the local council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Transport Services

Notice Description

BCP Council are seeking a community transport provider to develop a community transport solution that delivers financially sustainable community-based transport services for socially isolated BCP residents. The contract duration will be for 5 years. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93956548-c52c-49f8-ab07-311590d505fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/151f0bd4-78b5-4bb6-a097-74bc338444b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEDCAT

Further Information

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