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title: "Phase 6 Home to school - 8 seats and under, 2024"
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# Phase 6 Home to school - 8 seats and under, 2024

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9577cb4a-6515-492b-8872-b97c59379a12

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## Summary

Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council has concluded the "Phase 6 Home to school - 8 seats and under, 2024" procurement process. This contract, classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services (excluding waste transport), has been awarded through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £1,524,231.30, will cover services in England from 5th July 2024 to 5th July 2027. The tender was actively awarded on 4th July 2024, following the tender period that ended on 27th June 2024. Key suppliers include Apollo Travel Group Ltd, Cheshire Executive Travel Northwich, CHESHIRE SCHOOL SERVICES LTD, Club Class Travel Ltd, Parkers, and PS Contracts Ltd.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the suitability criteria include these entities. Businesses specialising in transport services, specifically those with capacity for school runs involving vehicles with 8 seats and under, would be well-suited to compete. The notable array of awarded suppliers signifies a favourable environment for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Please refer to the Chest contract register for the full breakdown of awarded suppliers and daily rates. Chest reference - DN728728

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302daabd-d56f-4cd9-bd8e-0f3eb9caab90 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2024 - 5 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,524,231 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,524,231 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | APOLLO TRAVEL GROUP; CHESHIRE EXECUTIVE TRAVEL NORTHWICH; CHESHIRE SCHOOL SERVICES; CLUB CLASS TRAVEL; PARKERS; PS CONTRACTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302daabd-d56f-4cd9-bd8e-0f3eb9caab90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302daabd-d56f-4cd9-bd8e-0f3eb9caab90
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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