--- title: "ITQ 52 - SEN - OJEU" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e4d43ad-b120-477e-84d6-5a20732c99be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e4d43ad-b120-477e-84d6-5a20732c99be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e4d43ad-b120-477e-84d6-5a20732c99be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e4d43ad-b120-477e-84d6-5a20732c99be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-10" --- # ITQ 52 - SEN - OJEU Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e4d43ad-b120-477e-84d6-5a20732c99be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e4d43ad-b120-477e-84d6-5a20732c99be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e4d43ad-b120-477e-84d6-5a20732c99be.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Cheshire East Borough Council, which is seeking tenders for "ITQ 52 - SEN - OJEU," primarily in the transport services sector. The project involves the provision of transportation for clients in the East of Cheshire and is scheduled to commence on 4th September 2017, with a contract period extending until 24th July 2020. A budget of £200,000 is allocated for this contract. Suppliers are encouraged to submit their bids via the specified tender documentation, which includes important details about service requirements. Key dates for suppliers to note include the future notice date on 11th July 2017 and the planning stage of the procurement process initiated on 10th July 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in providing vehicles with drivers, including those that can cater to clients requiring wheelchair-accessible transport. Companies that offer additional services such as passenger assistance are also well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the potential option for contract extension by up to 24 months, successful bidders may find a long-term partnership with Cheshire East Borough Council, further aiding their business growth and stability in the region. ## Notice Vehicles with drivers are required to transport clients to various locations in the East of Cheshire and surrounding areas. Detailed information of routes, days of operation, whether wheelchair accessible vehicles are required and whether passenger assistants as well as drivers 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 and therefore may be required to travel to our offices in Crewe to complete. A copy of TSS current terms and conditions will be published with the tender documents. 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. Instructions to Suppliers: Please note that all tenders must complete the document titled Tender Schedule if you wish your bid to be considered. We would recommend you read the document titled "The Chest-downloading, completing and submitting a tender" before submitting a tender. **Please note each contract has an option, one with escort and one without escort. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba106e-e600-4a00-9dd2-3125d98ff49a | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Jul 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 24 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CREWE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Crewe Central | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 10 Jul 2017 at 13:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba106e-e600-4a00-9dd2-3125d98ff49a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86ba106e-e600-4a00-9dd2-3125d98ff49a 10th July 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.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-b5fd17-7e4d43ad-b120-477e-84d6-5a20732c99be. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e4d43ad-b120-477e-84d6-5a20732c99be.json.