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11 Sep 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Chorley Council as the buying organisation, seeking to fulfill the "Swim Transport Contract 2025/26" under the industry category of transport services. The procurement, now in the award stage, has been finalised, with REDLINE TRAVEL LIMITED as the supplier. The contract aims to provide transport services for school children and teachers to attend swimming sessions at leisure centres across Chorley Council, located in the UKD47 region. Initiated through a tender with a procurement method of limited competition, key dates include the start of the contract on 1st September 2025 and its completion on 20th July 2026, with a total contract value of £88,596.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Companies with expertise in providing reliable and timely pupil transport would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. The contract's emphasis on regional transport needs highlights the potential for local businesses to leverage their familiarity with the area, fostering community engagement and economic development. By participating in such tenders, businesses can not only grow their portfolio but also enhance their reputation within public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Swim Transport Contract 2025/26

Notice Description

On behalf of Chorley Leisure, 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 Chorley Council. Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a specified leisure centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059840
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055663-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£88,596 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chorley Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDLINE TRAVEL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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