Tender

Macclesfield College Student Transport Services

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Macclesfield College is currently seeking providers for student transport services, categorised under the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. This tender, titled "Macclesfield College Student Transport Services," spans several routes, including Stockport, Handforth/Wilmslow, Buxton, Congleton/Biddulph/Bosley Crossroads, Congleton/Scholar Green/Gawsworth, Poynton, Marple/Disley/New Mills/Whaley Bridge, and Holmes Chapel/Knutsford. The services are to be delivered within Cheshire East, and the overall contract period extends for 58 months, beginning with an initial 34-month period and options to extend for two additional 12-month intervals. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically or in writing by 17 March 2025 at 17:00.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specializing in transportation services. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in providing high-quality bus and coach hire services, with the capability to meet the initial 34-month contract and potential extensions. The procurement method is an open procedure, and suppliers are required to demonstrate their business quality standards, relevant accreditations, and technical and economic capabilities through a Selection Questionnaire. Companies with a strong presence in Cheshire East or those looking to expand into this region will find this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

Macclesfield College Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Macclesfield College are looking for provider(s) for their student transport.

Lot Information

Stockport Route

Stockport transport route

Options: 58 month(s) from the commencement date, with 34 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Handforth / Wilmslow

Handforth / Wilmslow Route

Options: 58 month(s) from the commencement date, with 34 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Buxton

Buxton Route

Options: 58 month(s) from the commencement date, with 34 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Congleton / Biddulph / Bosley Crossroads

Congleton route 1

Options: 58 month(s) from the commencement date, with 34 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Congleton / Scholar Green / Congeleton / Gawsworth

Congleton route 2

Options: 58 month(s) from the commencement date, with 34 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Poynton

Poynton Route

Options: 58 month(s) from the commencement date, with 34 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Marple / Disley / New Mills / Whaley Bridge

Marple route

Options: 58 month(s) from the commencement date, with 34 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Holmes Chapel / Knutsford

Holmes Chapel / Knutsford Route

Options: 58 month(s) from the commencement date, with 34 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004724-2025
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)

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 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
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynn.french@macclesfield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1625410002

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK11 8LF
Post Town
Stockport
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
Macclesfield Central
Westminster Constituency
Macclesfield

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