Tender

CBC-1189-T-LS Education & Social Care Transport Assistance

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Mar 2021 at 12:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "CBC-1189-T-LS Education & Social Care Transport Assistance." This initiative falls under the industry category of road transport services and aims to enhance the school transport provision, with a new approach commencing in September 2021. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 26 April 2021, and the contract is intended to start on 19 July 2021, lasting until 18 July 2026. This is an open procurement method, enabling a wide range of suppliers to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those offering non-scheduled passenger transport, special-purpose road passenger transport, and related services. Companies that can invest in technology and demonstrate their ability to manage larger-scale contracts will be particularly well-suited to compete. The preference for longer contracts indicates that stable, committed providers will have the best prospects for success, potentially leading to beneficial partnerships with schools and the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1189-T-LS Education & Social Care Transport Assistance

Notice Description

The Council has been developing a recommissioning plan for the School Transport provision with a new approach commencing in September 2021. In talking to current providers, there is a preference for longer contracts which will enable further investment in tracking technology, greener vehicles and generally larger scale contracts so they can build working arrangements and relationships with specific schools. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180abd6b-673d-4331-b8c5-ce4047c091f6
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60120000 - Taxi services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2021 - 18 Jul 2026 Over 5 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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