--- title: "ITQ 56- SEN-OJEU" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-887113c8-4301-46bb-8259-91bd1b3db66b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-887113c8-4301-46bb-8259-91bd1b3db66b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-887113c8-4301-46bb-8259-91bd1b3db66b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-887113c8-4301-46bb-8259-91bd1b3db66b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-07" --- # ITQ 56- SEN-OJEU Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-887113c8-4301-46bb-8259-91bd1b3db66b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-887113c8-4301-46bb-8259-91bd1b3db66b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-887113c8-4301-46bb-8259-91bd1b3db66b.json) ## Summary Cheshire East Borough Council is planning a tender titled "ITQ 56- SEN-OJEU" for transport services that will operate in the East of Cheshire and surrounding regions. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £175,000. The contract is set to commence on 4th September 2017 and will run until 31st July 2020. Interested suppliers should note that the opportunity notice was published on 7th August 2017, and any updates regarding the tender can be accessed via The Chest website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to provide vehicles with drivers, including options for wheelchair accessibility and passenger assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to respond, as they are well-suited to take on these contracts, benefiting from the potential for extended engagement, given the option for a 24-month extension. Prospective bidders should ensure they adhere to the conditions set forth by Transport Service Solutions and complete the necessary documentation to ensure their bids are considered. ## 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/14395785-b3be-488d-812a-835cb505c813 | | 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 | 7 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Aug 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 - 7 Aug 2017 at 14:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14395785-b3be-488d-812a-835cb505c813 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14395785-b3be-488d-812a-835cb505c813 7th August 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-b5fd17-887113c8-4301-46bb-8259-91bd1b3db66b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-887113c8-4301-46bb-8259-91bd1b3db66b.json.