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Community Transport 2026

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 09:19

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 09:07

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central public authority located in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Community Transport 2026" involves providing Dial-a-Ride services within the borough, falling under the services industry category specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement has reached the Award stage following a direct award method due to a lack of compliant bids in the original tender. The award was made to "Changing Lives Together," a large voluntary community sector enterprise based in Winsford. The contract commences on 1 April 2026, extending until 31 March 2031, with possible renewals up to 2034, valued at £5.8 million GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services. With an extended contract period and substantial financial commitment, organisations can foster long-term growth and stability. "Changing Lives Together," as the selected supplier, showcases an ideal model for large-scale voluntary sector enterprises with the capacity to handle substantial service contracts. Those equipped to deliver innovative, reliable transport solutions can seize similar opportunities in future tenders, particularly those with an interest in community-focused projects in Cheshire and similar regions. The direct award method underlines the importance of compliance and adaptability in procurement processes, suggesting potential advantages for businesses that maintain rigorous adherence to tender requirements.

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Notice Title

Community Transport 2026

Notice Description

Dial-a-Ride services within the borough

Procurement Information

original tender received no compliant bids

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022680-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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