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title: "Home to school, Phase 11, 9 seats and over, 2024"
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# Home to school, Phase 11, 9 seats and over, 2024

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-817ad4ae-ea28-4570-bcb7-e82f55638d2a

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Home to school, Phase 11, 9 seats and over, 2024" in the transportation services category. This contract, valued at £322,240, involves providing transport services in England, United Kingdom, specifically for home to school routes. The procurement process used was an open procedure, with the tender closing on 28th November 2024. The contract period will run from 6th December 2024 to 5th December 2028, ensuring a long-term engagement for the successful bidder. The award was officially granted on 5th December 2024, and the details were published on 27th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for companies specialising in transport services. Successful participation can lead to substantial business growth due to the contract’s multi-year duration and considerable financial value. Although the suitability criteria do not specifically encourage SMEs or VCSEs, transport service providers with capacity for larger-scale operations are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Merediths Coaches Limited highlights the potential for growth and partnership with local government bodies, offering an established route and a dependable revenue stream for the duration of the contract.

## Notice

Lakeside Coaches Limited. Please see attached full breakdown on www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1dd869-b393-41da-ad31-2edce28bf2a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,240 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEREDITHS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1dd869-b393-41da-ad31-2edce28bf2a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1dd869-b393-41da-ad31-2edce28bf2a1
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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