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title: "Mini Competition for Home to School Transport"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Mini Competition for Home to School Transport

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95992c0b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Mini Competition for Home to School Transport" was conducted by Staffordshire County Council, focusing on taxi services and related passenger transport in Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. This open procedure began planning with a tender period that ended on 2 May 2016, leading to an award decision made on 5 May 2016. The contract, worth £75,000 and set to run from 9 May 2016 until 1 May 2020, aimed to provide essential transport services for school children in the area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialising in transport services, such as taxi and bus companies. Given that the procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses with capabilities in passenger transport and school services, as well as those proficient in managing larger fleets, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Such opportunities can help enhance their operational footprint and expand their client base within public service contracts.

## Notice

Mini Competition from a Home to School Transport Framework in Staffordshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda4af8c-4fb7-4933-b2ed-fb557cf0f43b |
| 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 | 2 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2016 - 1 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | AUTOCAB; BENNETTS TAXIS; OLDFIELDS CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda4af8c-4fb7-4933-b2ed-fb557cf0f43b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda4af8c-4fb7-4933-b2ed-fb557cf0f43b
  22nd April 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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