--- title: "ITQ 58 - SEN-OJEU" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e9ef4c1-b9cb-47c7-a484-e443c6e1cd97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e9ef4c1-b9cb-47c7-a484-e443c6e1cd97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e9ef4c1-b9cb-47c7-a484-e443c6e1cd97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e9ef4c1-b9cb-47c7-a484-e443c6e1cd97.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-18" --- # ITQ 58 - SEN-OJEU Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e9ef4c1-b9cb-47c7-a484-e443c6e1cd97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e9ef4c1-b9cb-47c7-a484-e443c6e1cd97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e9ef4c1-b9cb-47c7-a484-e443c6e1cd97.json) ## Summary Cheshire East Borough Council is initiating the procurement for "ITQ 58 - SEN-OJEU," a transport services contract aimed at providing vehicles with drivers to transport clients within East Cheshire and surrounding areas. The planned procurement is currently in the early planning stage, with the contract expected to commence on 5th September 2017 and conclude on 11th September 2022. The total contract value is anticipated to be £175,000, with a minimum bid value set at £50,000. Interested suppliers should note that the future notice will be published on 22nd August 2017, and they are encouraged to review the opportunity in detail on Contracts Finder. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those providing accessible vehicles and drivers. Companies that can offer bespoke transport solutions, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, or those equipped with trained escorts, will be especially well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract allows for optional extensions of up to 24 months, thereby offering potential for sustained business engagement with Cheshire East Council. Interested suppliers should ensure they complete the required Tender Schedule to have their bids considered effectively. ## 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/000764b8-fe7a-4e78-9164-e94be0e51cb1 | | 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 | 18 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Aug 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2017 - 11 Sep 2022 | | 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 - 18 Aug 2017 at 11:28 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000764b8-fe7a-4e78-9164-e94be0e51cb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000764b8-fe7a-4e78-9164-e94be0e51cb1 18th 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-b5fd17-9e9ef4c1-b9cb-47c7-a484-e443c6e1cd97. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e9ef4c1-b9cb-47c7-a484-e443c6e1cd97.json.