Tender

School Swimming Transport Services

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of school swimming transport services. This contract entails transporting school children and teachers from various schools to attend swimming sessions at designated leisure centres within South Ribble and Chorley. The contract, valued at £360,000, spans approximately 39 weeks of the academic year and falls under the "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with tenders to be submitted electronically by 24th March 2025. The service delivery period is from 1st September 2025 to 21st July 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. It provides an excellent opportunity for transport operators with experience in servicing educational institutions. The contract emphasises social value, quality, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for companies looking to enhance their portfolio with a long-term, stable project. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong local presence and the ability to deliver reliable and safe transport services would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

School Swimming Transport Services

Notice Description

South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council are inviting quotations on behalf of South Ribble Leisure Ltd and Chorley Leisure Ltd. This requirement is for the provision, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at specified leisure centres across South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Council. Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a specified leisure centre. The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 39 weeks within the academic year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council are inviting quotations on behalf of South Ribble Leisure Ltd and Chorley Leisure Ltd. This requirement is for the provision, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at specified leisure centres across South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Council. Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a specified leisure centre. The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 39 weeks within the academic year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e31a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005526-2025
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 21 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southribble.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

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