Tender

TC074 Schools Swimming Transport Tender

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Bolton Council is currently seeking tenders for the "TC074 Schools Swimming Transport Tender," aimed at providing School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. This procurement falls within the transport services sector and is valued at £250,000. The tender period has already concluded, having ended on 15th August 2016, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd October 2016 and run until 3rd October 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, inviting suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit their bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local transportation businesses, particularly those that specialise in school transport services and can accommodate a minimum of 40 seated passengers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Council is keen to diversify and include various providers in their framework agreement. This initiative could help businesses expand their client base and enhance service offerings within the educational transport sector in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

TC074 Schools Swimming Transport Tender

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to be included on a framework agreement to provide School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. This school swimming transport service is sub-divided into a number of journey schedules to be let upon the terms and conditions set out and referred to herein each of which may be let subject to a separate contract. The Authority is currently providing a School Swimming Transport Service for most Primary schools. The transport provided must be able to transport a minimum of 40 seated passengers. Currently all journey schedules are awarded to a single Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8148b9aa-60cf-4992-9003-f7f45dc05483
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2018 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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