Tender

Chorley School Swim Transport 2026/7

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council is seeking bids for the "Chorley School Swim Transport 2026/7" service, representing a government initiative to facilitate school swimming transport in the Chorley area. As the buying organisation, Chorley Council operates under the public authority - sub-central government classification. This tender, currently in the invitation-to-tender stage, is categorised under "road transport services" and is part of an open competition with a procurement method detailed as below threshold. Interested parties can submit bids electronically via The Chest until the deadline on 29th June 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 19th July 2027, offering a significant opportunity in the UKD47 region, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for service providers, particularly in the transport sector, to engage in a public contract that could bolster their business growth and visibility within the market. Ideal bidders would include companies with expertise in regional transport logistics and the capacity to provide consistent, quality road transport services at a competitive price, as there is a strong emphasis on both price (70%) and quality (30%) in the award criteria. The electronic submission method and potential for electronic auction further encourage participation from technologically adept firms poised to deliver reliable, efficient services in alignment with the Council's objectives.

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Notice Title

Chorley School Swim Transport 2026/7

Notice Description

Chorley Council on behalf of Chorley Leisure Ltd are inviting bids for the Chorley School Swimming Transport 2026/7 service. All bids are invited using the chest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055535-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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