Award

Provision of Bus Transport Services

BEDFORD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2022 at 09:57

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jun 2022 at 10:18

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Mar 2022 at 18:19

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is planning the procurement of bus transport services to cater to the needs of their campuses in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The college is seeking to renew a 3-year transport contract starting in September 2022. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with Cozy Travel Ltd being the selected supplier. The contract value is £1,303,297.16 GBP, and the contract period spans from September 2022 to August 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing road transport services to bid for a lucrative contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this opportunity. Businesses located in the East of England region would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure above the threshold, offering a fair chance for eligible suppliers to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bus Transport Services

Notice Description

Bedford College Group is a merged FE college across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The group includes Shuttleworth College, specialising in land-based courses including agriculture and animal care. The campus location near Biggleswade is isolated, and requires contracted bus transport services to and from the surrounding areas. The college is looking to renew a 3-year transport contract for starting this September 2022. Additional information: Tender packs are available from Craig Pullen - craig@cpconsulting.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28462cf6-2de7-4229-83d5-c3c2049ea2ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,303,297 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
22 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 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
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Craig Pullen
Contact Email
craig@cpconsulting.org.uk
Contact Phone
07531975978

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COZY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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