Tender

Community Volunteer Transport

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Oct 2021 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking applications for the "Community Volunteer Transport" tender, aimed at providing a low-cost flexible social transport service for vulnerable adults and older people in the Rochdale area, who struggle to access public transport. This procurement initiative has a total value of £160,875 and is classified under the CPV code 60170000 for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The tender is in the open procurement stage, with submissions due by 3rd November 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 3rd January 2022, lasting until 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in transport services. Companies that can offer innovative and accessible solutions for social transport will be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in enhancing community support and accessibility for those who are often isolated, contributing not only to business growth but also to the well-being of the community.

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Notice Title

Community Volunteer Transport

Notice Description

Rochdale Adult Care Services and the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are seeking to commission a provider to continue development of a low cost flexible social transport service that delivers transport provision to vulnerable adults and older people who would otherwise be unable to access services and support in the community as a result of being unable to use or have difficulty using public transport services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b5bd60-8375-4cc0-8601-a9705eecd845
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,875 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shirella Simms
Contact Email
shirella.simms@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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