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title: "REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR SAFESIDE COACH HIRE"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
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# REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR SAFESIDE COACH HIRE

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b75e4d5-a3d5-41b0-9d6f-ed6a51aceb6d

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking quotations for a contract titled "Request for Quotation for Safeside Coach Hire". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on transport services involving bus and coach hire. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract active from 29 November 2019 to 28 November 2021. Interested parties are advised that the contract was awarded for a total value of £35,200, with the tender process having concluded on 27 September 2019. The related service locations include various schools across the West Midlands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in transport and logistics, particularly those equipped to provide coach hire services. Companies with capacities to handle a range of passenger numbers between 20 to 70 will find this contract suitable. Furthermore, both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, thus promoting a diverse competitive landscape in the region. Given the focus on educational transport services, businesses with experience in such engagements are well-positioned to benefit.

## Notice

To provide a transport service for collection and drop off between 40 and 70 passengers from any West Midlands area school. Arrival is required at Safeside at Eastside at 9:30am with collection from Safeside at Eastside at 14:45pm for return to the school, depending on the school criteria. To provide a transport service for collection and drop off between 20 and 35 passengers from any West Midlands area school. Arrival is required at Safeside at Handsworth at 9.30am with collection form Safeside at eastside at 14:45pm for return to the school depending on the school criteria. Visits may be made out of term time (Evenings & Saturdays) which will be negotiated directly with WMFRA - Safeside. Further details can be found in the Specification (Schedule 2). Details of the courses run by Safeside can be found on the Authority website: http://safeside.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a68fe2b-9399-4b4c-962f-359cf4fe9ff5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2019 - 28 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,200 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENDEAVOUR COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
- 79998000 - Coaching services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a68fe2b-9399-4b4c-962f-359cf4fe9ff5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a68fe2b-9399-4b4c-962f-359cf4fe9ff5
  10th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29949&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://safeside.org.uk/
- http://www.wmfs.net

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