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title: "GB-Harlow: Harlow College buss services"
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# GB-Harlow: Harlow College buss services

Buyer: HARLOW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e4c7063-4923-4ab0-8f0c-d241bb69d09c

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## Summary

Harlow College is seeking tenders for the provision of bus services, specifically to facilitate the collection and drop-off of learners between Harlow, Saffron Walden, and Great Dunmow. The procurement is classified under the industry category of road transport services, with a total contract value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The tender is currently active, following an open procurement method, with the deadline for submissions set for 31 March 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 4 September 2017 and will continue until 31 July 2018, with services expected in the East of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly in the transportation and logistics sectors. Companies specialising in public road transport services will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. As this procurement may favour SMEs within the selection criteria, it encourages competition from smaller businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the educational transport sector.

## Notice

Harlow College is seeking to procure bus services for the collection and drop off of learner from Harlow to Saffron Walden and Harlow to Great Dunmow. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8be01b3-30a3-4cdb-ad58-ebc5b603cbbd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARLOW COLLEGE |
| Locality | HARLOW |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM20 3LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Harlow |
| Electoral ward | Little Parndon & Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Harlow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2017 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8be01b3-30a3-4cdb-ad58-ebc5b603cbbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8be01b3-30a3-4cdb-ad58-ebc5b603cbbd
  3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Harlow:-Harlow-College-buss-services/W7AZS2Z9Y4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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