This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2023 at 16:11

Tender

13 Jan 2023 at 18:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire College South and West has completed the tender process for the "Cheshire South & West Student Transport Services" project. This procurement falls under the services category and involves student transportation services for the college campuses in Ellesmere Port, Chester, and Crewe. The project is at the award stage, with contracts signed on March 28, 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure with a focus on quality criteria alongside price, and the project was cancelled for all lots except for Route Family 2, 3, and 5, which are active.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those with experience in student transportation. Companies like Pauls Coaches and Mikro Coaches have secured contracts for specific route families, demonstrating successful engagement in the procurement process. Businesses with a focus on service delivery, customer care, and added value would be well-suited to compete and potentially grow their operations through similar future opportunities in the local education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cheshire South & West Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Request for Student Transportation Services for Cheshire South & West College to the Ellesmere Port, Chester and Crewe Campuses

Lot Information

Route Family 1

Route Family CC1, CC21, CC15D, CC15 Terminating at Crewe Campus

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Route Family 2

Route Family 2 - CC2, CC5, CC8 Terminating at Crewe College

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Route Family 3

Route Family 3 -CC4, CC9, CC13, CC16, CC18 Termination at Crewe

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Route Family 4

Route Family 4 - CC3, CC7, CC11, CC12 Termination at Crewe Campus

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Route Family 5

Route Family 5 - CC10, CC20, CC20D Termination at Crewe Campus

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Route Family 6

Route Family 6 - CC14, CC17 Termination at Crewe

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Route Family 7

Route Family 7 - CC19 Termination at Ellesmere Port and Chester

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039788
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009019-2023
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
Large, SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,319,780 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire College South and West
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 7BF
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Mikro Coaches

Pauls Coaches

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