Tender

Cirencester College - Student Transport Services

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

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Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Cirencester College is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for Student Transport Services, classified under CPV code 60000000, which covers transport services excluding waste transport. The college is based in Cirencester, UK, and the procurement involves three lots: Routes originating from Gloucestershire, Routes originating from Swindon and Oxfordshire, and All current routes. The contract period for each lot is 84 months, with an option to extend for 2x12 months. The deadline for submission of tenders is 6th March 2025, at 10:00 AM, and the selection criteria include suitability, economic and technical requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in managing student transport routes. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive process, suitable for businesses with robust quality standards, relevant accreditations, and financial stability. Companies that can provide reliable and efficient transport services over the long term, while meeting Cirencester College's specific needs, stand to benefit greatly from securing one or more of these contracts.

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Notice Title

Cirencester College - Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Cirencester College requires one supplier to fulfil its requirements for Student Transport Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Routes originating from Gloucestershire

Lot 1: Routes originating from Gloucestershire

Options: 84 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2: Routes originating from Swindon and Oxfordshire

Lot 2: Routes originating from Swindon and Oxfordshire

Options: 84 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3: All current routes

Lot 3: All current routes

Options: 84 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04da79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003241-2025
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIRENCESTER COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.thorley@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CIRENCESTER
Postcode
GL7 1XA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cotswold
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
South Cotswolds

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