--- title: "Local Bus Transport Cheshire East" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d919c64-a840-4205-b691-7db8e2dfda71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d919c64-a840-4205-b691-7db8e2dfda71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d919c64-a840-4205-b691-7db8e2dfda71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d919c64-a840-4205-b691-7db8e2dfda71.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-25" --- # Local Bus Transport Cheshire East Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d919c64-a840-4205-b691-7db8e2dfda71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7d919c64-a840-4205-b691-7db8e2dfda71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d919c64-a840-4205-b691-7db8e2dfda71.json) ## Summary The Cheshire East Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the "Local Bus Transport Cheshire East," aimed at enhancing public road transport services in the region. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with bids due by 26th February 2019. The contract, which is valued at £400,000, will commence on 1st April 2019 and could extend for an additional 24 months. This open procedure is specifically for transporting services in the North West area of England, focusing on both supported services operated on behalf of the Council and commercial bus services managed by private operators. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in transport services, particularly those who can deliver cost-effective and flexible solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal opportunity to compete, especially if they can demonstrate capability in providing tailored transport options that meet the varied needs of the Cheshire East area. Interested bidders should prepare to offer competitive rates and potential variations to the original tender, as the council is open to exploring innovative approaches that deliver value to the community. ## Notice The local bus network in Cheshire East is a mixture of: Supported Services which are subsidised by the Council and operated on our behalf: and Commercial Bus Services which are run by private operators who have full control over how, where and when bus services are run. Operators are required to provide a service on various timetables across East of Cheshire and surrounding areas. Detailed information of routes, days of operation, whether wheelchair accessible vehicles are required will be detailed in the tender documentation. Transport Service Solutions (TSS herein), gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period. Possible variations to lots - Should this occur, updated information will be provided via The Chest website. TSS may exercise an option to extend the contract of a period of up to 24 months in total. The successful operator(s) will need to complete contract documentation prior to the contract start date. TSS reserves the right not to award any of the published lots. Transport Service Solutions (TSS) is a wholly owned company of Cheshire East Council. All bids must be submitted using the usual spreadsheet method which is titled "Bus tender Sheet 2019. You are invited to submit your bids under two headings, Minimum Cost and Minimum Support. TSS accepts that contractors may identify that they can offer a better value bid through a variation to the original tender. TSS will consider variant bids but reserves the right to decide which tender evaluation takes priority (whether the original or variant). TSS decision is final. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e702fb-67a0-4271-9990-a8eb4495b207 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MIDDLEWICH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW10 0JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Middlewich | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 25 Jan 2019 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e702fb-67a0-4271-9990-a8eb4495b207 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e702fb-67a0-4271-9990-a8eb4495b207 25th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.transportservicesolutions.co.uk ## 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-b5fd17-7d919c64-a840-4205-b691-7db8e2dfda71. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7d919c64-a840-4205-b691-7db8e2dfda71.json.