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Award

06 Sep 2021 at 12:01

Tender

01 Apr 2021 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge Regional College, the largest further education institution in the East of England, has successfully concluded its procurement process for the "Provision of Student Bus Services." This project included 13 lots for bus routes servicing both the Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses, all classified under the industry category of "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV 60172000). The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with all relevant bids considered during the active tender stage that concluded on 4th May 2021. Contracts were awarded between 12th August and 6th September 2021, with significant amounts allocated to various routes, ensuring reliable transport for students over a contract period running until 31st August 2024, with options for extension.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality bus services. Those specialising in student transport, with experience in managing multiple routes and ensuring punctuality, are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the varied routes across the Cambridge and Huntingdon areas, businesses that focus on efficient logistics and reliable fleet management can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and foster growth through established partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Student Bus Services to Cambridge Regional College

Notice Description

Cambridge Regional College is the largest further education college in the East of England and is committed to serving the people of Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area.Cambridge Regional College has two Campuses, Cambridge and Huntingdon which require external bus providers to transport students to the relevant campus in the morning and a return journey in the afternoon. For more details of the college please visit our website www.camre.ac.ukThere are 13 lots up for tender each consisting of a route, 10 at our Cambridge Campus and 3 at our Huntingdon Campus. Tenderers can tender for one or more routes/lotsFor details of requirements, process and timescales please refer to Document 1 of the tender invitation pack.

Lot Information

Bus Route CC1

Transporting of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Starting Point: Bishops Stortford Bus Station

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension options

Bus Route CC2

Transporting of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Starting Point: Soham, Townsend/Holmes Lane

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 1 year periods

Bus Route CC3

Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Great Dunmow, Dunmow Club

Renewal: option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Bus Route CC4

Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Haverhill, Bus Station

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Bus Route CC5

Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: March, Fountain

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Bus Route CC6

Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Ely, Community College

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Bus Route CC7

Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Wimpole, Cambridge Road

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Bus Route CC8A

Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Eaton Socon, Green

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Bus Route CC8B

Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Eynesbury, Berky St, Howitts Lane

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Bus Route CC9

Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Littleport, Train Station

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x1 year periods

Bus Route HC1

Transportation of students to and from Huntingdon Campus. Start point: Bar Hill Tesco

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Bus Route HC2

Transportation of students to and from Huntingdon Campus. Start point: March, Wisbech Road/Russel Avenue

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Bus Route HC3

Transportation of students to and from Huntingdon Campus. Start point: Brampton, The Black Bull

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a258
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022020-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

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
£1,830,333 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cambridge Regional College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB4 2QT
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Milton & Waterbeach
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Cambridge Bus & Coach Ltd

Greys of Ely Ltd

Miller Brothers Ltd Trading as Andrews Coaches

Ron W Dew & Son Ltd

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