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title: "12303 School Swimming Transport (2025 - 2026)"
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# 12303 School Swimming Transport (2025 - 2026)

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-532c665f-0a97-454e-ba32-3c1f7c3b5525

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully awarded the contract for "12303 School Swimming Transport (2025 - 2026)" to Belle Vue Manchester Ltd. The procurement, classified under the industry category "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV code 60170000), will cover services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process began with a tender published on 3rd September 2024, with submissions closing on 4th October 2024. Following a thorough review, the award was finalized on 22nd November 2024. The contract, valued at £995,509.20, will commence on 1st January 2025 and run until 31st August 2026, ensuring reliable transport services for school swimming activities.

This contract represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the open procurement method utilised by Stockport Council. Firms capable of providing well-maintained vehicles with professional drivers and adhering to the council's stringent contractual terms will find this an advantageous opportunity. Companies specialising in educational transport services are especially well-suited to bid for similar future tenders, which can enhance their market reputation and lead to further contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Stockport Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the School Swimming Transport (2025 - 2026). For a full specification for this opportunity, please register you interest. Submissions shall be received by the Council by the closing date and time stated within the Instruction for Tendering document. No submission received after the closing date and time will be accepted other than where there are exceptional circumstances which may be considered by the Director of STAR Procurement in their sole discretion. Please note that tender submissions which are only partly uploaded at the closing date and time will be considered to have not been received and will be rejected by the Council. In submitting your quotation you agree to contract on the terms and conditions as detailed on The Chest. Due to the Council's obligations of fairness and equal treatment to all bidders it cannot accept amendments to these terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions. If you seek to amend the terms and conditions or submit alternative terms and conditions the Council may reject your quotation. Additional information: Please note: all tender documents are available, free of charge via www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd43665-274c-49ae-81b5-47cd66715b99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £623,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £995,509 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELLE VUE MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd43665-274c-49ae-81b5-47cd66715b99
- 3 Sep 2024 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257d56b0-00fe-4550-ab85-4cc3a95744cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd43665-274c-49ae-81b5-47cd66715b99
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257d56b0-00fe-4550-ab85-4cc3a95744cb
  3rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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