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WG253 - Wigmore Schools

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "WG253 - Wigmore Schools" has been completed by Herefordshire Council, a governmental entity responsible for public services in the region. The tender was part of the road transport services industry, classified under the CPV code 60100000. The project pertains to school transport requiring a minimum capacity of a 16-seater vehicle and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Using an open procedure method, this tender stage concluded on 8th April 2025, and the subsequent contract is scheduled to run from 28th April 2025 to 31st July 2030. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 349,200, was granted to Owens Motors, a large supplier based in Hereford.

The Wigmore Schools transport service contract presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses operating within the road transport sector. The preference for SMEs suggests smaller to mid-sized enterprises could find ample prospects by aligning their offerings with such public procurement needs. Companies with expertise in providing safe, efficient, and reliable transport solutions for educational facilities would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. The involvement of a local supplier like Owens Motors also highlights potential advantages for regionally based firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

WG253 - Wigmore Schools

Notice Description

School Transport - WG253 - Wigmore Schools Min capacity - 16 seater Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documentation you will need to register an interest in the opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c65ee732-49ca-4232-a4db-7fbde40bd830
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5531e60-0e57-442f-8f1a-709a733f76b5
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Yasmin Priday
Contact Email
yasmin.priday@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1432260350

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR1 2HX
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OWENS MOTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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