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title: "Cowley International College, Market Engagement for the provision of a Sixth Form Student Bus Service."
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# Cowley International College, Market Engagement for the provision of a Sixth Form Student Bus Service.

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03e1d5ba-0fda-4d74-a8c2-eb357710699d

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by St. Helens Council for the provision of a Sixth Form Student Bus Service, as part of a market engagement initiative. The engagement period is currently in the planning stage, with an end date set for 10th May 2021. The contract is valued at £120,000, and it falls under the category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. Interested parties are encouraged to review the early engagement notice published on 26th April 2021, which can be found on Contracts Finder.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to enhance their service offerings in the transport sector. Businesses capable of providing reliable bus services tailored to the needs of sixth form students would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with St. Helens Council in this market engagement phase will provide insights into potential requirements and allow businesses to position themselves favourably for the upcoming tender process.

## Notice

Cowley International College, Market Engagement for the provision of a Sixth Form Student Bus Service. In advance of a potential tender exercise and to help inform its procurement process the College wants to engage with the market and understand the capability and capacity of providers in being able to provide a bus service for sixth form students. For further information please go to www.The-Chest.org.uk, then select current opportunities, then select St Helens Council, reference DN540184

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d231ef3f-2032-4969-b786-d5566d0b98ac |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 09:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d231ef3f-2032-4969-b786-d5566d0b98ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d231ef3f-2032-4969-b786-d5566d0b98ac
  26th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

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