Award

Lot 1 - Category B E Auctions Phase 6 W/C 12/08/24

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Lot 1 - Category B E Auctions Phase 6" has been completed by Cheshire East Borough Council, located in Sandbach, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the industry category of Road Transport Services (CPV code 60100000), was conducted using an open procedure and involved the procurement of vehicles with more than eight passenger seats. The tendering process concluded on 12th August 2024, with the contract period set from 2nd September 2024 to 31st July 2029. The total estimated value for this contract was approximately £2,916,042.10, though the actual award amount was £364,800 to Lakeside Coaches Ltd, an SME based in Ellesmere. The project was part of Cheshire East Council's Transport DPS with the tender identification number CHEAST001-DN735361-17567006.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the road transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised vehicles with more than eight passenger seats. SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community and social enterprises) were deemed suitable for participation, indicating that smaller enterprises had the opportunity to compete effectively. The procurement approach encouraged broad participation, which could serve to fuel competition and innovation among transport providers. By winning this contract, businesses like Lakeside Coaches Ltd can enhance their portfolio and strengthen their position in the market, potentially paving the way for further opportunities within public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1 - Category B E Auctions Phase 6 W/C 12/08/24

Notice Description

This project was for all call offs running in July 2024 Phase 6 for Lot 1 - Category B. Vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats.. This is a call off from the Cheshire East Council Transport DPS. This contracts finder notice is for all call-offs produced within Category B of the July 2024, these contracts total PS2916042.10. The project reference on The Chest is DN735361. The values given in this notice are only estimations, the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2acedb4-4e80-40b4-adff-527b0119b3fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/480d4cb3-b8e0-4174-bb29-f0185a61b019
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£364,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£364,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alex Jones
Contact Email
alex.jones@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686440

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
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
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAKESIDE COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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