This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2022 at 12:47

Tender

25 Apr 2022 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Passenger Transport Services 2022" tender by Rutland County Council, facilitated by Welland Procurement. The project aims to provide home-to-school or college transport services for residents in Rutland across various routes, divided into three lots. This tender is classified under transport services and is valued at £2,122,400. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 30th May 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 30th August 2022 and extend until 6th September 2027. All associated documents are managed by Welland Procurement, located in Melton Mowbray.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in transport services. Companies providing education bus services or specialist transport are especially well-suited to participate, as the tender allows bidding for multiple contracts. The structure of the tender means that diverse transportation businesses, including taxi companies and bus operators, can cater to various requirements, potentially expanding their client base in the Rutland area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services 2022 - Rutland County Council

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services for Home to School or College transport for residents based in Rutland on a number of routes as defined in the Schedules. The requirement is split into three lots: Lot 1 - Education Bus Services (2 contracts available, both for 5 years each); Lot 2 - Specialist Transport Services (36 contracts available, varying length and requirements for each contract); Lot 3 - Pence per mile (2 contracts available, 1 for bus, and 1 for taxi, both 1 year in length) There is no limit on the number of contracts a service provide can bid for. The Council will not accept variant bids including package bids. Please note that there is no contracts for public bus services on this occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c866202f-3e13-4048-9fb9-78b1e359ac7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff73dcb-a493-4771-affb-3a654e42cb30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,122,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,909,330 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2022 - 6 Sep 2027 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
Welland Procurement
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

1st Call County Taxis

Ace Cabs Stamford LTD

Berridge Taxis

Corby Star Cars Limited

Mark Bland Travel Ltd

Peterborough Ace cars

ROBERT EVANS CATMOSE LIMITED trading as TAXI BOB

Rutland Cabs

starline taxi stamford limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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