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title: "Provision of School Swimming Transport"
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# Provision of School Swimming Transport

Buyer: BURY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11659fdf-83e2-4e18-ad08-a98f3531e686

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## Summary

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator for the contract titled "Provision of School Swimming Transport." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The contract duration is from 12th September 2016 to 7th July 2017, with an option for a one-year extension. The award stage is currently active, having been awarded on 6th March 2017, with an award value of £94,700. The procurement process employed an open method, allowing for broader participation.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for transport companies specialising in school services and those equipped to handle passenger transport logistics. Businesses that meet the criteria and can provide a reliable service for school transportation activities are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies with a strong track record of servicing educational institutions in the North West region may find this contract a valuable avenue for business growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Bury Council is seeking a suitable PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator to provide transport for schools attending swimming lessons at Castle Leisure Centre in Bury. During the period of the contract the successful operator shall convey schools both to and from the swimming baths on a daily basis. Schools will be attending swimming lessons Monday to Friday for either four or two consecutive weeks, a small number of schools will attend swimming lessons on a weekly basis. Each school attending swimming lessons can send a maximum of 40 pupils per lesson, swimming lessons last for 30 minutes although some schools will take a double lesson and swim for an hour. The contract period will be from the 12th September 2016 to 7th July 2017 with an option to extend by a further one academic year period 2017/2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c305409d-9819-40eb-b4f1-270439b0549f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2017 - 7 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,700 |
| 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 | BURY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2017 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c305409d-9819-40eb-b4f1-270439b0549f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c305409d-9819-40eb-b4f1-270439b0549f
  7th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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