Award

Provision of Buses and Drivers for the Stonehenge Visitor Transport System

ENGLISH HERITAGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2022 at 10:53

TenderUpdate

10 Jan 2022 at 10:07

Tender

24 Dec 2021 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Buses and Drivers for the Stonehenge Visitor Transport System" is led by the English Heritage organisation based in Swindon, UK. This service falls under the transport industry, specifically classified as the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £2,215,500, which was signed on 16 March 2022. This contract is active and is set to run for an initial period of 36 months, with the option for a 24-month extension at English Heritage's discretion.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those that can supply electric or low-floor buses with drivers. Companies that offer high-quality transport solutions and can meet the required standards for quality and price will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Given the focus on environmentally friendly options, businesses that provide innovative or sustainable transport solutions may find this contract particularly appealing to pursue.

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Notice Title

Provision of Buses and Drivers for the Stonehenge Visitor Transport System

Notice Description

Provision of Buses and Drivers to transport visitors and staff between the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the Stonehenge Monument.

Lot Information

Lot 1

English Heritage is seeking to appoint a single contractor for the provision of buses and drivers to transport visitors and staff between the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the Stonehenge Monument.

Options: The contract will subsist for a period of 36 months with the option to extend by up to a further 24 months at the discretion of English Heritage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0305d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011961-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121400 - Low-floor buses

34144910 - Electric buses

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,215,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
ENGLISH HERITAGE
Contact Name
Jennifer Davies
Contact Email
jennifer.davies@english-heritage.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1980636610

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO SOUTH COAST

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