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title: "CBC-0626-T-LS Community Transport (Dial-a-ride services) - AWARD"
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# CBC-0626-T-LS Community Transport (Dial-a-ride services) - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-971187da-ee17-4f1e-a57e-2f8bfdba44ef

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently engaged in the award stage of the public procurement process for the "CBC-0626-T-LS Community Transport (Dial-a-ride services)" contract. This initiative aims to enhance dial-a-ride services throughout Central Bedfordshire, thereby increasing accessibility for elderly and vulnerable clients. The contract is valued at £280,000 and will run from 4th September 2017 to 3rd September 2021. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, and the initial tender period has already closed, having ended on 20th April 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in community transportation services, particularly those experienced in operating dial-a-ride solutions. Companies focusing on improving services for the elderly and vulnerable demographics would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth through the establishment of long-term relationships with local authorities and by meeting the increasing demand for accessible transport services in the region.

## Notice

This tender aims to improve the spread of the dial-a-ride service across Central Bedfordshire. An increase in this service will improve its availability to the elderly and vulnerable clients within Central Bedfordshire. Please note that the 15% allocated to 'Price' refers to Fares and Charges. Please note that the Contract start and end dates are shown as the later dates. If a current provider wins any of the Lots, the earlier dates shall apply. Please see PT39 Tender document for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f43065-0cc5-48ba-ab32-790326c825ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH BEDS DIAL-A-RIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2018 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f43065-0cc5-48ba-ab32-790326c825ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f43065-0cc5-48ba-ab32-790326c825ae
  9th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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