Award

Provision of Home to School transport in the Coniston area

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2018 at 11:15

Award Notice
Tender

04 Jun 2018 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Cumbria County Council, inviting tenders for the "Provision of Home to School transport in the Coniston area". This service falls under the transport services category and is aimed at delivering passenger transport by taxi or mini bus for school children. The tender period ended on 4th July 2018, and the contract is set to run from 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2021, with an award value of £288,678. This tender was initiated through an open procurement method, encouraging participation from multiple suppliers to provide the service across approximately two routes in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of offering flexible solutions for school transport needs. Businesses that can deliver value for money and potentially link routes may find competitive advantages in this process. With contracts likely awarded to various providers, there is a strong incentive for SMEs to collaborate and submit proposals that meet the unique requirements of the local area while demonstrating cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Home to School transport in the Coniston area

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision of passenger transport services by taxi or mini bus in relation to Home to School in the Coniston area Approximately 2 routes are to be tendered and it is likely that contracts will be awarded to a range of providers. Operators are further invited to submit routes linking routes or offering value for money composite option. Tenders for whole or part routes will be considered and routes may be split between more than 1 operator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270f3d79-048a-40fa-b769-bcf64ffdef16
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£235,030 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£288,678 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Ferguson
Contact Email
procurement.transport@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226425

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RZ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HERON TRAVEL

RICKYS TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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