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CBC-0812(1)-T-LS Community Transport - Dial-A-Ride Services - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 May 2018 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Community Transport Dial-A-Ride Services, specifically in the Leighton Buzzard, Woburn, and Mid Bedfordshire areas. This tender, now at the award stage, was initiated to enhance service availability for elderly and vulnerable clients, with awards made on 12th March 2018. The contract runs from 11th June 2018 to 30th August 2021, with a total contract value of £281,250. The procurement follows an open procedure, encouraging broad participation from potential providers.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in community transport services or similar sectors, to expand their operational footprint. Companies that can deliver high-quality transport solutions will be well-placed to compete for this contract, contributing to vital community services while fostering business growth within the public sector. Both large and small providers are encouraged to consider innovative service proposals that meet the council's funding criteria.

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Notice Title

CBC-0812(1)-T-LS Community Transport - Dial-A-Ride Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Community Transport Dial-A-Ride Services across Leighton Buzzard, Woburn (Lot 1) and Mid Bedfordshire (Lot 2) areas. This Tender aims to improve the availability of Dial-A-Ride services to elderly and vulnerable clients in these areas. Potential Providers are invited to tender for a Dial-A-Ride service with funding provided by the Council. In order to achieve the highest level of quality for this vital service, potential providers are invited to propose the level of service provision they can provide for the funds available. This tender will be separated into two Lots as detailed above. There is already one service in place running in the Dunstable area and both this contract and the newly tendered contract(s) will run concurrently.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a16d69-b6ea-4f97-9f95-ce96c6ec1291
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£281,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2018 - 30 Aug 2021 3-4 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Linda Sharpstone
Contact Email
linda.sharpstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 5850

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BEDFORDSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITIES CHARITY

BUZZER BUSES DIAL A RIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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