Planning

Tender Phase One - Summer 2019

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

03 May 2019 at 06:16

Planning

02 May 2019 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Tender Phase One - Summer 2019," aimed at acquiring transport services for clients across various locations in East Cheshire and its surrounding areas. This procurement is categorised under transport services (excluding waste transport) and is currently in the planning stage. The contract is set to commence on 2nd September 2019 and will run until 1st September 2021, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 15 days from the date of the invitation, which will be communicated shortly after 8th May 2019. The planned budget for the contract is approximately £250,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those with experience in providing vehicles with drivers for similar projects. Businesses specialising in hire services, including those offering wheelchair-accessible vehicles and passenger assistants, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enable firms to secure a substantial contract with the Cheshire East Borough Council, thereby facilitating growth and expansion within the community transport sector.

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Notice Title

Tender Phase One - Summer 2019

Notice Description

Vehicles with drivers are required to transport clients to various locations in the East of Cheshire and surrounding areas. Detailed information of routes, days of operation, whether wheelchair accessible vehicles are required and whether passenger assistants as well as drivers are required, will be detailed in the tender documentation. Transport Service Solutions (TSS herein), gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period. Possible variations to lots - Should this occur, updated information will be provided via The Chest website. TSS may exercise an option to extend the contract of a period of up to 24 months in total. The successful operator(s) will need to complete contract documentation prior to the contract start date and therefore may be required to travel to our offices in Middlewich to complete. A copy of TSS current terms and conditions will be published with the tender documents. TSS reserves the right not to award any of the published lots. Transport Service Solutions (TSS) is a wholly owned company of Cheshire East Council. Instructions to Suppliers: Please note that all bidders must complete the document titled Tender Schedule if you wish your bid to be considered. ** In line with the general features of TSS Dynamic Purchasing System section 34 clause 11&12 the time limit for receipt of submitted tenders will be 15 days from the date on which the invitation is sent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc00d6f-299c-4185-8fd8-383df5ce6350
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Thurman
Contact Email
stephen.thurman@transportservicesolutions.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270371479

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLEWICH
Postcode
CW10 0JN
Post Town
Crewe
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Middlewich
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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