--- title: "Buses and Drivers for Stonehenge Vehicle Transport System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f92ea6b-ea41-4e88-83a1-5fc2417f7801" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f92ea6b-ea41-4e88-83a1-5fc2417f7801" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f92ea6b-ea41-4e88-83a1-5fc2417f7801.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f92ea6b-ea41-4e88-83a1-5fc2417f7801.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES" published: "2017-02-01" --- # Buses and Drivers for Stonehenge Vehicle Transport System Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f92ea6b-ea41-4e88-83a1-5fc2417f7801 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f92ea6b-ea41-4e88-83a1-5fc2417f7801) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f92ea6b-ea41-4e88-83a1-5fc2417f7801.json) ## Summary The English Heritage-National Collections: Historic Properties is currently conducting a tender for the provision of buses and drivers for the Stonehenge Vehicle Transport System (VTS). This crucial contract, valued at £3,000,000, is aimed at enhancing visitor experiences at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which attracts over a million visitors annually. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2017 and will last for three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The tender is actively open for submissions until 3rd March 2017, with proposals being sought from suppliers capable of delivering special-purpose road passenger-transport services in Swindon, UK. This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in transport services, including those involved in coach and bus hire with drivers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is tailored to welcome diverse bidders looking to engage with heritage tourism. By securing this contract, companies will contribute to the seamless operation of the visitor experience at one of the most iconic historical sites in the UK, thereby enhancing their visibility and reputation within the industry. ## Notice Stonehenge and the landscape in which it stands is unique, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS). It is one of the most popular monuments in the country, with more than a million visitors each year. In December 2013 the new visitor centre opened at Airman's Corner, 1.5 miles away from the Stones, and significantly changed the operation of the site. The framework of the VTS, or Visitor Transport System, consists of the safe and efficient transit of individual and group customers from the Visitor Centre to the monument and their return. From Summer 2017, EH will be opening our new Groups processing facility which will enhance the overall experience of travel trade customers. This will form an integral part of the VTS. The smooth and efficient running of this service is crucial to the successful operation of the site. It is an integral part of the visitor experience and the journey adds value to the visit by offering opportunities for visitors to appreciate the landscape of the WHS. This tender opportunity is to provide English Heritage with buses and drivers that will form the Stonehenge VTS. The contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for two further 1 year periods. Additional information: Please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home to express interest in this contract and download the documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3acc03f7-40bb-4ad5-a621-0f88f2b072a1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 1 Feb 2017 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3acc03f7-40bb-4ad5-a621-0f88f2b072a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3acc03f7-40bb-4ad5-a621-0f88f2b072a1 8th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f92ea6b-ea41-4e88-83a1-5fc2417f7801. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f92ea6b-ea41-4e88-83a1-5fc2417f7801.json.