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Home to school, 8 seats and under, Phase 10.1, 2024

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Home to school, 8 seats and under, Phase 10.1, 2024" under the Transport services category. With a total value of £1,557,724.50, this open procedure tender aims to provide transport services within England from 7th June 2025 to 7th June 2027. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 7th November 2024, with the award of the contract announced on 20th November 2024. The procurement is classified under CPV code 60000000 and specifically supports SMEs but excludes VCSE organisations.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing school transport services. SMEs specialising in small-scale transport solutions such as mini-buses will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. With the contract extending over two years, it provides a stable income stream and the chance to establish or strengthen relationships with the local authority. Companies like 24x7 Ltd, abc taxis nw ltd, Apollo Travel Group Ltd, and other small to medium-sized enterprises have secured roles as suppliers, emphasizing the potential for similar businesses to thrive in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Home to school, 8 seats and under, Phase 10.1, 2024

Notice Description

See attached spreadsheet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9cf0edb-00fe-4b55-afc3-ae3cc1d84a01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d603f6-5522-484e-bb15-f592a5891270
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, 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
£1,557,724 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,557,724 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

24X7

ABC TAXIS NW

APOLLO TRAVEL GROUP

CHESHIRE EXECUTIVE TRAVEL NORTHWICH

CHESHIRE SCHOOL SERVICES

CLUB CLASS TRAVEL

EXECCARS

GM TRAVEL (WINSFORD

VEDAMAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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