Award

Further Competition for School Swimming Transport

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Award

09 Sep 2024 at 10:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Council has awarded a contract titled "Further Competition for School Swimming Transport" under the industry category of Transport Services (excl. Waste transport) in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which has been completed, involved a tender stage with a contract period starting from 5th September 2024 and ending on 31st July 2028. The total contract value is £180,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st August 2024, and the award being made on 29th August 2024. The awarded supplier for this contract is Red Rose Travel, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Accrington.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in non-waste transport services. SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this procurement to be particularly suitable given the council’s emphasis on engaging such entities. The long duration of the contract and its specific focus on school transport services can provide stable revenue and growth for smaller transport businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. The engagement with Blackburn with Darwen Council could also pave the way for future collaborations in similar public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition for School Swimming Transport

Notice Description

Award of Contract for School Swimming Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dda8a3f6-c1eb-4e83-b9c0-49f83e936bf2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a21f62-1c86-43ec-b3b6-a2cf97bad0ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED ROSE TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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