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Home to school, Phase 11, 8 seats and under, 2024

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Home to school, Phase 11, 8 seats and under, 2024" contract, classified under the transport services industry. This open procedure tender focuses on providing transport services (excluding waste transport) within England. The tender process concluded on 28th November 2024, with the contract period starting on 6th December 2024 and ending on 6th July 2027. The total value awarded for this contract is £536,079, and the award announcement was published on 27th January 2025. The contracting authority, Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, managed the process and awarded the contract to three suppliers: Cheshire Cars, Cheshire School Services Ltd, and Vedamain Ltd.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport services for schools. Eligible businesses include those experienced in providing reliable, small-capacity transport solutions, particularly within the public sector. The awarded suppliers, all SMEs, illustrate that smaller scale enterprises have competitive potential in this market. Businesses with a strong track record in managing school transport logistics, and those looking to expand their operations in the Cheshire region, would be well-suited to similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to school, Phase 11, 8 seats and under, 2024

Notice Description

Please see full breakdown via www.the-chest.org.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bea02189-b5d7-4691-b2b4-71dea68ff88c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f91a0fc-7882-45ae-8275-f2f72ddecd31
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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
£536,079 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£536,079 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 6 Jul 2027 2-3 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
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
3
Supplier Names

CHESHIRE CARS

CHESHIRE SCHOOL SERVICES

VEDAMAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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