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title: "Home to school, Phase 5, 9 seats and over, 2024"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Home to school, Phase 5, 9 seats and over, 2024

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-999787aa-b876-49be-86da-50078e2f2da7

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has successfully completed the tendering process for the "Home to School, Phase 5, 9 seats and over, 2024" contract, classified under the transport services industry category. This open procedure aimed to secure reliable transport services within England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has moved to the award phase, with the contract starting on 7 June 2024 and ending on 26 July 2028. The awarded value of this service contract is GBP 45,220, and the formal award to Ealing Community Transport was made on 30 May 2024, as documented in the official award notice published on 23 December 2024.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in school transport logistics. The contract's scope is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, promoting inclusive business participation. Companies like Ealing Community Transport, which has secured this contract, exemplify the potential for specialised transport enterprises to expand their market presence and establish long-term service agreements with local councils. The long contract period and clear budget allocation of GBP 45,220 ensure stable income and operational longevity for the successful bidder.

## Notice

Please refer to the Chest contract register for the full breakdown of awarded suppliers and daily rates. Chest reference - DN724852

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d74d1d4-a4fb-42a1-9065-739a7a367d82 |
| 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2024 - 26 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,220 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | EALING COMMUNITY TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d74d1d4-a4fb-42a1-9065-739a7a367d82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d74d1d4-a4fb-42a1-9065-739a7a367d82
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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