Tender

The Supply of Transport Provision to Astley Burf

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 May 2019 at 09:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for "The Supply of Transport Provision to Astley Burf," aimed primarily at public road transport services within the education sector. The tender process is currently active and follows an open procurement method, suitable for all interested parties. Key dates to note include the deadline for submissions on 16 May 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 31 August 2019 and run until 30 August 2020. This service will cater to transportation to and from the Astley Burf Outdoor Adventure Centre, located in Stourport on Severn, DY13 0SF, with capacity requirements for at least 25 children and 5 adults, up to a maximum of 60 children and 5 adults.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing coach services for educational purposes. Companies that excel in reliability and can offer emergency response capabilities will be well-suited to compete. As this is a recurrent procurement, businesses that can provide quality service at competitive prices are encouraged to apply. The requirement for a 24-hour emergency assistance and the ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances further underscores the need for robust transport providers who can adapt quickly to changing scenarios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Transport Provision to Astley Burf

Notice Description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a highly experienced, reliable and accommodating transport provider to provide transport to schools within the Dudley borough. They will be required to provide an excellent service for children and staff, to and from Astley Burf Outdoor Adventure Centre located in Stourport on Severn, DY13 0SF. The provider will be a coach company, in order to meet the capacity to cater for of a minimum of 25 children and 5 adult staff and the maximum of 60 children and 5 adult staff. The transport service will be split between Day Trips to and from the centre and residential stays to and from the centre. The successful provider will need to be available, in the event of an emergency where the site must be evacuated be able to provide a 24-hour service. Out of normal hours the coach would collect the children from Astley Burf and take them back to the school they came from. Additionally, there may be times that groups are on a day trip and require immediate assistance from the transport provider for example; the whole group need to leave the destination quickly, there are unforeseen weather conditions or children become unwell. The provider will need to be able to cater for this service without a prior booking. It is a requirement and the practice that the onsite manager at Astley Burf would need to have an emergency number that they can contact the transport provider at any time, where the children and staff can be collected and taken to their school. There is an option to extend this contract depending on performance, quality and price. Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format. Documents will be published to the Dudley MBC Black Country Business website. If you wish to take part please register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website (www.blackcountrybusiness.co.uk) and select the Register/Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the Homepage. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3122df43-ff79-4dd9-8c22-f6943fa1f02d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

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
2 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2020 1-2 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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hannah Forrest
Contact Email
hannah.forrest@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01384 813607

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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