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

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2021 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the active tender stage for the contract titled "CBC-1189-T-LS Education and Social Care Transport Assistance." This procurement focuses on road transport services and is expected to commence from 19 July 2021, lasting until 18 July 2026, with options for renewal for an additional five years. The tender, which features multiple lots including taxi and minibus services across various zones such as Ampthill and Biggleswade, must be submitted by 26 April 2021 at 09:00. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle contracts with schools and social care entities. Companies offering taxi services, minibuses, or larger coach transport could find this an advantageous market to penetrate, particularly if they are capable of delivering quality service and investing in sustainable technology. Leaders in the transportation sector looking to expand their operations or forge long-term partnerships with educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for these contracts.

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Notice Title

CBC-1189-T-LS Education and 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.

Lot Information

Zone A Ampthill Flitwick Lot 1 Taxi 8 seats or under

Zone A Ampthill FlitwickLot 1 Taxi 8 seats or under

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 5 years.

Zone A Ampthill/Flitwick Lot 2 - Minibus 9-16 seats

Zone A - Ampthill Flitwick Lot 2 - Mini-Bus 9 to 16 seats

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further five years.

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 1 Taxi 8 seats or under

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 1 Taxi 8 seats or under

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further five years.

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 2 Minibus 9 to 16 seats

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 2 - Minibus 9 to 16 seats

Renewal: Option to extend contract for up to a further five years.

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 3 Bus and or Coach over 16 seats

Zone B - Biggleswade Lot 3 Bus and or Coach over 16 seats

Renewal: Option to extend contract by up to a further five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0298af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004440-2021
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
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

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
18 Jul 2021 - 18 Jul 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
+44 3003005997
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICKSANDS
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
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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