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Transport Service

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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16 Oct 2020 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult, located in Cheshire, is seeking to establish a transport service between Alderley Park and the centre of Manchester. This tender, titled "Transport Service," falls under the hire of buses and coaches with driver category and involves a closed competitive procurement method. The contract value is £50,000, with the procurement having been awarded on 31st July 2020, and the contract period running from 1st August 2020 to 28th February 2021. Although the tender process is complete, understanding its details may still benefit potential suppliers in related fields.

This opportunity may attract businesses that specialise in providing transport services, particularly those offering coach and bus hire with drivers. Companies with experience in managing similar contracts and those that focus on staff transportation solutions could find profitable avenues for growth. As the project is earmarked for below-threshold procurement, it can be a significant prospect for smaller to medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Transport Service

Notice Description

In order to attract and retain staff, the LHL is keen to establish a transport service between the site at Alderley Park, Cheshire, and the centre of Manchester. Below threshold, closed competitive procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b541c6a8-2fec-47f3-a724-6cd237f2b0cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e3ba4d-b19c-4efb-a181-b6e505bd461b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK10 4TG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
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 East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORION TRAVEL COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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