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title: "Passenger Transport Services - Home to School 2021 Rutland County Council"
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# Passenger Transport Services - Home to School 2021 Rutland County Council

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0110c179-ce8d-4de0-8fab-1effc581c905

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## Summary

The Welland Procurement Unit is conducting an open tender for "Passenger Transport Services - Home to School 2021" to provide services for students in Rutland, England. The procurement process involves multiple routes divided into four lots, including local bus services and specialist transport services. This tender was officially published on 21st April 2021, and the submission deadline was 24th May 2021. The contract is set to commence on 5th August 2021 and will last until 1st September 2026. The total contract value amounts to £2,108,924, and it falls under the transport services industry category (CPV codes 34000000 and 60000000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly SMEs capable of providing home-to-school transport. Companies that operate local bus services, taxis, or specialised transport can benefit from this contract, as it encompasses a range of services necessary for the effective transportation of students within the Rutland area. Businesses interested in competing should ensure they meet the requirements outlined in the tender documents and be prepared to offer competitive pricing and reliable service capabilities.

## Notice

This notice relates to FTS reference 2021/S 000-008516 Services required for passenger transport for home to school service for students in Rutland. There are a number of routes split over 4 Lots including Lot 1 - Local bus services, Lot 2 - Education bus services, Lot 3 - Specialist transport services, Lot 4 - pence per mile (taxi and bus). Please see the routes document from the tender information available online for details including contract length. Additional information: To express an interest in the project please visit the website https://www.eastmidstenders.org In the View opportunities section, select Welland Procurement from the organisation dropdown menu and select the project. Expressing an interest will grant you access to the tender documents. Please ensure that questions are only asked via the Pro Contract portal and submissions must be made via the same route.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d58de8-4ed5-4c7a-96dc-7d5d2a6fb3ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2021 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,108,924 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | OAKHAM, RUTLAND |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ACE CABS OF STAMFORD; BERRIDGE TAXIS; MARK BLAND TRAVEL; NESBIT BROS.; RUTLAND RIDES; STARLINE TAXIS STAMFORD; TOPPS EXPRESS; VECTARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d58de8-4ed5-4c7a-96dc-7d5d2a6fb3ee
- 21 Apr 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f134a779-8d1e-4625-bf3b-2be7df882776

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d58de8-4ed5-4c7a-96dc-7d5d2a6fb3ee
  19th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f134a779-8d1e-4625-bf3b-2be7df882776
  21st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

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