Tender

Mainstream Home to School Coach Transport CPU2138

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Apr 2019 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for "Mainstream Home to School Coach Transport" services aimed at delivering safe and reliable transport for students. The tender, classified under the CPV code for hiring buses and coaches with drivers, is at the Tender stage and will accept bids until 13 May 2019. Successful tenders will commence services on 4 September 2019, with various contract end dates between 2020 and 2025, depending on the selected Lot. The total value of the procurement is estimated to be £9 million, with opportunities spanning multiple Lots, each covering different zones and contract lengths.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in school transportation or contract services. Firms that can offer flexible and reliable coach and bus services would be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts. With the potential for contracts lasting up to six years and varying in size based on service needs, businesses have the chance to secure long-term revenue streams while contributing to the essential logistics of education in the South East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mainstream Home to School Coach Transport CPU2138

Notice Description

The Council is seeking service providers to supply mainstream home to school coach transport requirements. Services commence on 4 September 2019. Tenderers are invited to bid for one or more Lots. Tenderers are invited to bid for one or more routes within a Lot. * Lot 1 - Coach/bus contracts - one year with option to extend to 2021. Contract Start date: 4 September 2019. Contract End date: 31 July 2020 with an option to extend in aggregate up to 31 July 2021 * Lot 2 - Coach/bus contracts - one year with option to extend to 2022. Contract Start date: 4 September 2019. Contract End date: 31 July 2020 with an option to extend in aggregate up to 31 July 2022 * Lot 3 - Coach/bus contracts Zone 1. Contract Start date: 4 September 2019. Contract End date: 1 February 2021. * Lot 4 - Coach/bus contracts Zone 2. Contract Start date: 4 September 2019. Contract End date: 14 April 2022 * Lot 5 - Coach/bus contracts Zone 3. Contract Start date: 4 September 2019. Contract End date: 6 April 2023 * Lot 6- Coach/bus contracts Zone 5. Contract Start date: 4 September 2019. Contract End date: 17 April 2025 Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of the Services described at Appendix 1 Specification for a term of 1 year to 6 years dependent upon the Lot, with an option for the Council to extend for up to 1 year for Lot 1 and 2 years for Lot 2, anticipated to commence on 4th September 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5918707-409e-4a6f-8d91-e3e8368f56e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61072226-4b3c-4774-a192-36766d9985ad
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2019 - 17 Apr 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kay Appleby
Contact Email
kay.appleby@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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