This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2017 at 16:42

Tender

25 Apr 2017 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Passenger Transport Unit has awarded contracts for the Downham Market and Kings Lynn Passenger Transport Services, which covers local bus services and home-to-school transport in the East of England. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract value is approximately £9,577,496.40 GBP, commencing on 3 September 2017, with a duration until 31 August 2025. Interested parties were required to register on the Council's procurement system by the deadline of 16 May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in the hire of buses and coaches. Companies that are experienced in providing public transport services and have the capability to manage contracts of this scale would be well-positioned to compete. Given the long contract duration, this is also an attractive opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in the local transport services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Downham Market and Kings Lynn Passenger Transport Services

Notice Description

The Council has awarded contracts for the provision of local bus services and home to school transport Additional information: This procurement has been managed electronically via the Councils procurement system. To participate in this procurement, Applicants must first have registered on the procurement system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to view the procurement under the tenders section. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1f8d2a2-8eca-4e95-82e2-ea82085b3c03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a29c51-6e38-4b6b-b643-715842242955
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,577,496 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20179 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2025 Over 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
Passenger Transport Unit
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2SG
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

D & H Harrod Coaches Ltd

Eagles Coaches

Go West Travel Limited

Coastal Red Ltd

Coach Services Ltd

Imperial Bus Company Ltd

Towlers Coaches Ltd

G J Bishop

Upwell and District Coaches

Further Information

Notice Documents

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