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title: "Home to school, Phase 5, 8 seats and under, 2024"
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# Home to school, Phase 5, 8 seats and under, 2024

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a655bab-61ef-42f6-8fc3-0b083387e14a

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the awarding phase of a public procurement contract titled "Home to school, Phase 5, 8 seats and under, 2024". This contract falls under the transport services industry category within England, United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement process's tender period closed on 23rd May 2024, with contracts starting on 7th June 2024 and concluding on 26th July 2027. The total contract value is GBP 2,471,235. The procurement is primarily aimed at providing transport services for home-to-school routes and includes multiple suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector to increase their client base and secure steady work over a three-year period. With a focus on transport services, businesses experienced in providing safe and reliable transportation, especially those specialising in the education sector, would find this contract highly suitable to bid for. The awarded suppliers, like Apollo Travel Group Ltd and Cheshire Executive Travel Northwich, are well-positioned for growth through consistent service provision and geographical reach throughout England.

## Notice

Please refer to the Chest contract register for the full breakdown of awarded suppliers and daily rates. Chest reference - DN724836

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec18ad9-5ada-4a20-95a7-333a40004ae8 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2024 - 26 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,471,235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,471,235 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| 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 | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | APOLLO TRAVEL GROUP; CHESHIRE EXECUTIVE TRAVEL NORTHWICH; CHESHIRE SCHOOL SERVICES; CHESHIRE TRAVEL NORTHWICH; DAWN'S TRAVEL; EXECCARS; JACK JONES PRIVATE HIRE; PARKERS; VEDAMAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec18ad9-5ada-4a20-95a7-333a40004ae8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec18ad9-5ada-4a20-95a7-333a40004ae8
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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