Tender

CS303 SCHOOL TRANSPORT TENDER (HIRED TRANSPORT - TAXIS, MINI BUS, COACHES & BUS SERVICE) FOR RESTRICTED AND OTHER REGULAR SCHOOL CLIENTELE

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Oct 2018 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St. Helens Council is currently managing a procurement process titled "CS303 SCHOOL TRANSPORT TENDER," aimed at contracting transport services for school routes, which include taxis, minibuses, coaches, and bus services. This initiative falls within the transport services industry category and is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 24th October 2018, with an allocated budget of £5,000,000. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing any interested bidders to participate, provided they meet specific qualifications, such as holding a St Helens Council contract driver badge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for transport operators and small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that can fulfill the requirements of the contract. Companies with experience in providing safe and reliable transport services for school clientele are well-suited to compete. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2019 and will run until 31st December 2021, offering a stable revenue stream for successful bidders over its duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS303 SCHOOL TRANSPORT TENDER (HIRED TRANSPORT - TAXIS, MINI BUS, COACHES & BUS SERVICE) FOR RESTRICTED AND OTHER REGULAR SCHOOL CLIENTELE

Notice Description

St Helens Council are inviting suitably experienced transport operators to tender for journey routes to convey clientele from home to school and various centres/ locations inside and outside the Borough using hired transport. All Applicants who wish to apply for consideration and inclusion for this contact must hold a St Helens Council contract driver badge issued by the Licensing department. A copy of the Licensing Guidance has been included with this tender pack. Only drivers who have a contract driver badge issued by St.Helens Council Licensing Department may be used on this contract. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure all drivers have undertaken the checks and have a valid photo identification driver card during the contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5e111c2-85b0-4a13-a284-28c078874e0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28f0695-08c6-46a0-9f50-17017ee60170
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST.HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

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