Tender

Community Transport 2026

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 12:37

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Community Transport 2026" was initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a public authority in the sub-central government category, located in Ellesmere Port, UK. This tender, which focused on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver, aimed at providing door-to-door demand-responsive transport for individuals with mobility issues and those in rural areas with limited access to public transport. The procurement method was an open procedure commenced in August 2025, with the tender period concluding on 22nd September 2025. Despite reaching the award stage by the end of October 2025, both lots in this process were subsequently cancelled by November 2025 due to no bids received within the set budget.

This tender presented a significant opportunity valued at £6.5 million for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those specialising in accessible or demand-responsive transit solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were especially encouraged to compete due to the social value criteria embedded within the tender. The contract for two regions, Chester/Ellesmere Port and Winsford/Northwich, was planned to run from April 2026 for five years, with the possibility of a 36-month extension based on performance. Although this tender was not awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, offering potential for business expansion in the transport services sector.

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Notice Title

Community Transport 2026

Notice Description

Dial a Ride - this is door-to-door demand responsive transport, aimed at people with mobility issues who are unable to access public transport and those in rural areas with limited/no access to public transport.

Lot Information

Chester / Ellesmere Port

Chester / Ellesmere Port region

Renewal: up to 36 months depending on budget and contract performance amongst other things

Winsford / Northwich

Winsford / Northwich region

Renewal: up to 36 months depending on budget and contract performance amongst other things

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072390-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-08-25

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
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
TLD6 Cheshire

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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