--- title: "ITQ 57 -SEN-OJEU" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08bdbd1e-912a-44a5-b7ca-33569d3bd9bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08bdbd1e-912a-44a5-b7ca-33569d3bd9bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08bdbd1e-912a-44a5-b7ca-33569d3bd9bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08bdbd1e-912a-44a5-b7ca-33569d3bd9bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-14" --- # ITQ 57 -SEN-OJEU Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08bdbd1e-912a-44a5-b7ca-33569d3bd9bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08bdbd1e-912a-44a5-b7ca-33569d3bd9bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08bdbd1e-912a-44a5-b7ca-33569d3bd9bf.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "ITQ 57 -SEN-OJEU", is being conducted by the Cheshire East Borough Council in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender is in the planning stage and involves a contract for providing vehicles with drivers to transport clients within East Cheshire and surrounding areas. Key dates include the planned contract start on 4th September 2017 and an end date of 31st July 2020, with a minimum contract value of £35,000 and a total budget of £175,000. Potential bidders should note that there is an option for contract extension of up to 24 months and interested businesses are encouraged to prepare their submissions ahead of the future notice date on 15th August 2017. This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with capabilities in providing vehicle services tailored for various client needs, including accessibility requirements. Businesses with expertise in logistics and passenger transport, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities and capable of managing scheduled routes, would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will need to engage with the Cheshire East Borough Council's Transport Service Solutions and may be required to visit their offices in Crewe to complete contract documentation prior to the contract's commencement. ## Notice Vehicles with drivers are required to transport clients to various locations in the East of Cheshire and surrounding areas. Detailed information of routes, days of operation, whether wheelchair accessible vehicles are required and whether passenger assistants as well as drivers are required, will be detailed in the tender documentation. Transport Service Solutions (TSS herein), gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period. Possible variations to lots - Should this occur, updated information will be provided via The Chest website. TSS may exercise an option to extend the contract of a period of up to 24 months in total. The successful operator(s) will need to complete contract documentation prior to the contract start date and therefore may be required to travel to our offices in Crewe to complete. A copy of TSS current terms and conditions will be published with the tender documents. TSS reserves the right not to award any of the published lots. Transport Service Solutions (TSS) is a wholly owned company of Cheshire East Council. Instructions to Suppliers: Please note that all tenders must complete the document titled Tender Schedule if you wish your bid to be considered.. **Please note each contract has an option, one with escort and one without escort. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fe190a-51a0-4587-9230-b8bfd0a5ef7a | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Aug 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CREWE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Crewe Central | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2017 at 12:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fe190a-51a0-4587-9230-b8bfd0a5ef7a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fe190a-51a0-4587-9230-b8bfd0a5ef7a 14th August 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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