Tender

Request for Participation

PLUMPTON COLLEGE

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Tender

10 May 2024 at 13:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Plumpton College is looking for a provider to deliver a private bus service for college students covering 12 routes during term time. The tender involves the provision of transport services to Plumpton College, starting from September 9, 2024, and ending on June 19, 2026. The procurement method is selective with a competitive dialogue, and the tender submission deadline is June 10, 2024.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses offering special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. Companies meeting the suitability criteria as described in the request to participate are encouraged to engage. The contract terms include conditions contained within the procurement documentation, with electronic invoicing allowed. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with the submission terms and be prepared for potential recurring opportunities in April 2029.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Participation

Notice Description

Provision of transport to Plumpton College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Private bus service for college students covering 12 routes during term time

Renewal: Fixed for two years then renewable annually for a further three years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0458c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015010-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 19 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
April 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Tanya Mehmet
Contact Email
tanya.mehmet@plumpton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1273892007

Buyer Location

Locality
PLUMPTON
Postcode
BN7 3AE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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