Tender

The Provision of Mayoral Chauffeur / Attendant to the Mayors of Blackpool Council and Fylde Council.

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Aug 2017 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of a Mayoral Chauffeur / Attendant service for the Mayors of Blackpool and Fylde Councils. The contract is classified under public services, specifically for special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of passenger cars with a driver. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 4th September 2017. Successful candidates will provide services covering the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract commencing on 2nd October 2017 and concluding on 1st October 2019. The estimated contract value is between £20,000 and £30,000. This is an open procurement process, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those that specialise in chauffeur services or event transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. By competing for this contract, businesses can expand their client base while contributing to community services for local authorities.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Mayoral Chauffeur / Attendant to the Mayors of Blackpool Council and Fylde Council.

Notice Description

Blackpool Council seeks to appoint a contractor to provide a Mayoral Chauffeur / Attendant to the Mayors of Blackpool Council and Fylde Council. The Civic Attendant service is currently run in-house and managed on behalf of Blackpool and Fylde Councils by Blackpool Council. Attendants are currently employed by Blackpool Council to drive the mayors (or other civic representatives) of each authority to the civic events they have been booked to attend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dffbaa5-d0cb-48e0-ada2-09b17ce232a3
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

34110000 - Passenger cars

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
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
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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