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title: "TC074 - School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools"
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# TC074 - School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ce4ba51-11c2-49bc-a801-4c1ee83cffaa

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is currently inviting tenders for the contract titled "TC074 - School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The tender is set in the North West region of England, and it follows an open procurement method, with the tender period closing on 11th March 2022. The estimated contract value is £380,000, and the contract is expected to start on 1st June 2022 and run until 31st May 2024.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that can provide vehicles accommodating at least 40 passengers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are well-suited to meet the Authority's requirements. Successfully securing a place on the Framework Agreement could lead to consistent work providing essential transport for primary school swimming lessons within the Bolton area.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to be included on a Framework Agreement to provide School Swimming Transport for Primary Schools within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. This school swimming transport service is sub-divided into a number of Journey/Route Schedule(s) to be let upon the terms and conditions set out and referred to herein each of which may be let subject to a separate contract. The Authority coordinates primary school swimming transport lessons. The transport provided must be able to transport a minimum of 40 seated passengers. Currently all journey schedules are awarded to a single contractor. This procurement exercise is being run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint a main and a reserve contractor on the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48800fb-0da8-4978-a211-bb292d41c64c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 17:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48800fb-0da8-4978-a211-bb292d41c64c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48800fb-0da8-4978-a211-bb292d41c64c
  8th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dcdfe251-0789-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Link to advert on The Chest

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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