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title: "Mini Competition for Home to School Transport"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-842f1903-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Mini Competition for Home to School Transport

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-842f1903-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has completed a tender process for a Mini Competition for Home to School Transport in the Staffordshire area. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically within the CPV classification for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 18 April 2016. The awarded contract commenced on 25 April 2016 and will run until 24 April 2020. The total value of the contract awarded is £160,000, and this process was fully compliant with the procurement guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those offering taxi and special-purpose transport. Companies that would be well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that operate in the West Midlands area. Successful suppliers from this tender demonstrate the potential for expanding their services in the public sector, gaining valuable experience and building long-term relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

Mini Competition from a Framework for Home to School Transport Provision in Staffordshire Area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d69e5ae-1f76-4cec-8e61-ee0403eeb6a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2016 - 24 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AERO EXECUTIVE (MIDLANDS; ALMAR CABS; MARTIN & DONNA GRIFFITHS T/A M & D TRAVEL; T/A A2B CARS; T/A ELITE PRIVATE HIRE; T/A SMART CARS; T/A UTTOXETER RADIO CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d69e5ae-1f76-4cec-8e61-ee0403eeb6a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d69e5ae-1f76-4cec-8e61-ee0403eeb6a7
  5th April 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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