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title: "Reaseheath College - Provision of home to college bus services"
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# Reaseheath College - Provision of home to college bus services

Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b42a430-784b-40b4-86b8-bcfdf4e7784d

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## Summary

Reaseheath College, located in Nantwich, Cheshire, is currently inviting tenders for the provision of home-to-college bus services. This procurement, classified under transport services with a focus on the hire of buses and coaches, is in the tendering stage, with the submission deadline set for 12 noon (BST) on 18th May 2018. The contract will span up to five years, beginning on 1st August 2018, and offers the potential to adjust service routes based on passenger demand.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for transportation companies equipped to manage and operate bus services. The procurement process, classified as open and above threshold, allows various businesses to compete. Companies specialising in transport services, particularly those already providing similar services or possessing relevant automotive capacity, would be well-suited to apply and potentially benefit from this long-term contract.

## Notice

Reaseheath College is inviting tender for the provision of transportation services. The college provides home to college bus/coach services to enable students to attend college. For 2018/19 academic year this will provide 24 bus routes, defined by the college. The college is looking to procure a supplier to manage and operate these services for a period of up to 5 years. The contract will allow flexibility to vary, increase or reduce the number of bus service routes provided to align to passenger demand. The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access from w/c 23/04/18, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home The deadline for the submission of tenders will be at 12 noon (BST) on the 18th May 2018. Additional information: The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access from w/c 23/04/18, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home Tenders must be submitted on the InTend etendering system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902b99e7-6ff4-4e69-8d9f-772f06cd854b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW5 6DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Bunbury |
| Westminster constituency | Chester South and Eddisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2018 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902b99e7-6ff4-4e69-8d9f-772f06cd854b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/902b99e7-6ff4-4e69-8d9f-772f06cd854b
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/fe/aspx/Home

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