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title: "LOT 2 - Inaura School Fixed Price Pilot Scheme"
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# LOT 2 - Inaura School Fixed Price Pilot Scheme

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f3d56e4-e7f7-495b-80a1-f6ec33721590

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for the "LOT 2 - Inaura School Fixed Price Pilot Scheme" under an open procedure. The contract, valued at £1,080,467, covers multiple sites, including the Burrowbridge, Poolbridge, Street Learning Centre, and Outdoor Learning Centre in England. The procurement falls under the transport services category (excluding waste transport) and aims to offer a fixed price scheme per vehicle per year. The awarded contract, which commenced on 1st March 2025, is scheduled to run until 31st July 2030. This tendering process concluded with the award notification published on 19th February 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services to establish a long-term partnership with a local council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, presenting an excellent growth opportunity for firms operating within the transportation sector. Apple Central Taxis has been named the supplier, indicating an inclusive approach to procurement, ideal for businesses aiming to establish themselves in public sector contracts.

## Notice

INR201 - Inaura School (All sites) Sites: Burrowbridge Site - Riverside, Bridgwater. TA7 0RB Poolbridge Site - Blackford Road, Wedmore. BS28 4PB Street Learning Centre - 12 Leigh Road, Street, BA16 0HA Outdoor Learning Centre - Lewis Drove, Near Lower Godney, Wells. BA5 1PT Contract operates on a per vehicle per year scheme and the total contract value is the estimated cost based on current vehicles per year and the number of years the contract is operational (inc extension available if taken).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cddb76-1514-459b-a912-63b64e68b2de |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,080,467 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,080,467 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLEVEDON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLE CENTRAL TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cddb76-1514-459b-a912-63b64e68b2de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cddb76-1514-459b-a912-63b64e68b2de
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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