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# Transportation of Students and Staff

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a4d2b32-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Chester is seeking to award a contract for the "Transportation of Students and Staff", which is classified under the industry category of "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver". This contract aims to provide safe and reliable transportation for staff and student passengers between the Parkgate Road Campus in Chester and the Thornton Science Park Campus. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £145,000, initially set for a term of 12 months starting from 17th January 2017, with potential extensions based on performance. The deadline for tender submissions was 14th November 2016.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of delivering non-scheduled transport and managing requirements for larger groups. Companies that emphasise quality and competitive pricing may find success in competing for this contract, especially as the solicitation allows for multiple contractors to be appointed to ensure optimal service delivery. This is an opportunity for SMEs in the transportation sector to engage with a notable institution, potentially leading to further collaborations and business growth within the region.

## Notice

This is an award notice following the conclusion of the opportunity previously advertised. Please note that the total value of this contract is only for the original term until 01/01/2018 and excludes any options to extend. Original text is below: This tender is for the provision of safe and reliable transportation of University of Chester staff and student passengers between the University's Parkgate Road Campus in Chester, CH1 4BJ and the Thornton Science Park Campus, Ince, CH2 4NU. Award Criteria is as follows; Price (whole-life cost) 70%, Quality 30%. The contract is for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to three further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance. It is intended to appoint one contractor only. However, the University of Chester reserves the right to appoint more than one contractor if needed to ensure optimum service delivery is provided. Please note that the actual demand and requirements for services will vary over the period of the contract term. No guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume of business placed with the appointed provider(s). Please note that dates and values provided are estimated (excluding any potential extension options) and therefore subject to change. This opportunity has also been advertised in the Official Journal of the European Journal (OJEU). Additional information: To download the tender documents, all applicants must register on the In-Tend e-tendering portal - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester. Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. Tender documents must be completed and returned via In-Tend by 10:00am, Monday 14th November 2016. There is Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview Alternatively, In-tend Support can help suppliers and is open Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm (excluding Bank Holidays) - 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 / support@in-tend.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41bb38f2-e993-4931-b697-485c8944c139 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2017 - 1 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH MERSEYSIDE & SOUTH LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34115000 - Other passenger cars
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2017 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41bb38f2-e993-4931-b697-485c8944c139
- 31 Jan 2017 at 11:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4721fd1f-afc0-4d09-b76a-e24a6e0e1a5d
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4721fd1f-afc0-4d09-b76a-e24a6e0e1a5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41bb38f2-e993-4931-b697-485c8944c139
  9th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4721fd1f-afc0-4d09-b76a-e24a6e0e1a5d
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester
  In-Tend Link

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview

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