--- title: "Tender Phase 06 - SEN/SS-OJEU-2017" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0dbe9099-b97c-4ff3-81cf-4dcf1ae5399c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dbe9099-b97c-4ff3-81cf-4dcf1ae5399c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dbe9099-b97c-4ff3-81cf-4dcf1ae5399c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dbe9099-b97c-4ff3-81cf-4dcf1ae5399c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-06" --- # Tender Phase 06 - SEN/SS-OJEU-2017 Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dbe9099-b97c-4ff3-81cf-4dcf1ae5399c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dbe9099-b97c-4ff3-81cf-4dcf1ae5399c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dbe9099-b97c-4ff3-81cf-4dcf1ae5399c.json) ## Summary The Cheshire East Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "Tender Phase 06 - SEN/SS-OJEU-2017" in the transport services industry category. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period set to commence on 4th September 2017 and lasting until 4th September 2020. The total estimated budget for the contract is £500,000. Bidders should be aware of the significant detail required in the tender documentation, including specifics on routes, vehicle accessibility, and potential additional personnel needs. Further documentation will be provided, and all interested parties are encouraged to consult the tender notice as well as mandatory instructional documents to ensure proper submission. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in providing accessible transport solutions and managing logistics within the North West region of the United Kingdom. Companies that offer services such as driver-provided vehicle transportation, including options for passenger assistants, may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Given the potential for contract extension and the variety of service requirements outlined, this tender could represent a significant growth opportunity for suitable suppliers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. ## 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. We would recommend you read the document titled "The Chest-downloading, completing and submitting a tender" before submitting a tender. **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/0344723d-14ee-46c9-82c9-91c3d1985c5b | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 4 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 6 Jun 2017 at 06:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0344723d-14ee-46c9-82c9-91c3d1985c5b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0344723d-14ee-46c9-82c9-91c3d1985c5b 6th June 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dbe9099-b97c-4ff3-81cf-4dcf1ae5399c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dbe9099-b97c-4ff3-81cf-4dcf1ae5399c.json.