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Award

21 Mar 2023 at 08:42

Tender

08 Dec 2022 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for a tender titled "22 118 - Subsidised 312 Bus Service (Handforth Dean/Wilmslow Circular)" in the services industry category. This tender aimed to support a new bus service operating between Handforth Dean and Wilmslow Monday to Saturday. The contract, awarded to D&G Buses Limited, required a Euro 6 emissions compliant vehicle and had a 12-month duration with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value was £220,000, signed on 4th March 2023.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses in the transportation sector, specifically those providing public transport services, to secure contracts with Cheshire East Borough Council. Companies with expertise in operating bus services and compliant vehicles are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract not only provides a steady revenue stream but also promotes sustainable transport practices. Businesses interested in participating should review the details on the Cheshire East Borough Council's website for further information and tender submission guidelines.

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Notice Title

22 118 - Subsidised 312 Bus Service (Handforth Dean/Wilmslow Circular)

Notice Description

An opportunity has arisen where through developer funding Cheshire East Council can issue a tender to support a new bus service. The bus service will operate between Handforth Dean and Wilmslow Monday to Saturday.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A condition of contract stipulates that the vehicle used must be a Euro 6 emissions compliant vehicle to meet the proposed Transport for Greater Manchester clean air zone requirements. The vehicle must also be a minimum capacity of 27 to promote the migration of passengers from car to public transport. The contract will be for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The values given in this notice are only estimations and are for the initial contract period of 1 year and include the option to extend for a further 12 months - the authority gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period.

Options: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Renewal: Funding will support the service for a minimum of 2 years at which point we envisage that the service will be on the whole self-sustainable or but may require minimum local authority subsidy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038bb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008101-2023
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire East Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D&G Buses Limited

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