Tender

Contract for Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 May 2021 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Durham County Council as the buying organisation for the contract titled "Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust". This contract falls under the transport services category, specifically within the UK Region (UKC13). Currently at the tender stage, bids are due by 25 June 2021, and the estimated value of the contract is £540,000. The contract period will commence on 1 September 2021 and last until 31 August 2024, with an option for a two-year extension upon mutual agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport service sector, particularly those that operate fleet services for school transportation. Companies capable of providing dedicated bus services with the ability to accommodate varying demand, such as adjusting bus sizes or adding routes, will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on quality criteria, including relevant experience and delivery plans, means that established firms with a strong track record in safe and reliable transport services will find this tender particularly appealing.

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Notice Title

Contract for Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust

Notice Description

This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students. Route 1 Redworth to Heighington to West Park to Hummersknott Academy - 50-seater coach Route 2 Skerne Park to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach Route 3 School Aycliffe, Western approaches to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach All buses need to arrive at the school no later than 8.20am and will be expected to leave Trust by 3.30pm. The buses run during term time only (190 days).

Lot Information

Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust

This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students. As demand for places at school alters year on year the academy would like to be able to expand its bus routes if necessary or offer different routes to support children to attend the academy, this could include changing the size of a bus on a particular route or adding another service. Due to this potential extra requirement this tender will be split into two lots. Lot 1 will be for the current requirements of the Academy Trust detailed below. Route 1 Redworth to Heighington to West Park to Hummersknott Academy - 50-seater coach Route 2 Skerne Park to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach Route 3 School Aycliffe, Western approaches to Hummersknott Academy - 70-seater coach All buses need to arrive at the school no later than 8.20am and will be expected to leave Trust by 3.30pm. The buses run during term time only (190 days). Additional information: Organisations can register electronically for the documents via www.nepoportal.org, access the suppliers area, select Durham and search for Home To School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust (DN546635).

Renewal: The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date, subject to the agreement of both parties (and with Directors approval). The Trust and Contractor will meet to discuss the Services before the expiry of the third year of the contract to determine whether the Contract will be extended for a two-year period.

Home to School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust

This contract is for a dedicated bus service for students attending Hummersknott Academy, which takes students from its immediate catchment areas both within the town and specifically the western edge of town and associated approaches. The routes will transport students in receipt of statutory travel and those fee-paying non statutory students. As demand for places at school alters year on year the academy would like to be able to expand its bus routes if necessary or offer different routes to support children to attend the academy, this could include changing the size of a bus on a particular route or adding another service. Due to this potential extra requirement this tender will be split into two lots. Lot 2 will be a call off lot that will provide the academy with the flexibility to add additional resource to current routes or the introduction of new routes depending on demand. We require bidders to submit a response that details the cost to introduce these extra services, per day and per vehicle to match existing fleet capabilities e.g. 30-seater coach, 50-seater coach, 70-seater coach. Additional information: Organisations can register electronically for the documents via www.nepoportal.org, access the suppliers area, select Durham and search for Home To School Transport for Hummersknott Academy Trust (DN546635).

Renewal: The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date, subject to the agreement of both parties (and with Directors approval). The Trust and Contractor will meet to discuss the Services before the expiry of the third year of the contract to determine whether the Contract will be extended for a two-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b54a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011736-2021
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
April 2024/2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aidan Keith
Contact Email
aidan.keith@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000260000

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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