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title: "Student Transport Services - Market Drayton & Weaverham"
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buyer: "SOUTH CHESHIRE COLLEGE"
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# Student Transport Services - Market Drayton & Weaverham

Buyer: SOUTH CHESHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ee32349-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by South Cheshire College and concerns the provision of Student Transport Services for two routes: Market Drayton (SCC7) and Weaverham (SCC15). This tender, classified under the CPV code 60172000 for the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, is currently in the Award stage. The contract commenced on 1st August 2016 and will expire on 31st July 2017, with an option to extend for an additional year. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period ended on 18th May 2016.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in student transport services and those equipped with passenger carrying vehicles. Companies qualified to submit bids should have experience in providing similar services, as references are required from clients within the last three years. With a minimum seating capacity of 53 for the Weaverham route and 70 for the Market Drayton route, this contract could suit both small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms that can demonstrate compliance with safety and insurance requirements.

## Notice

South Cheshire College in Crewe has a requirement for the provision of Student Transport services on two routes: Market Drayton (SCC7) & Weaverham (SCC15), which are included in this tender as 2 lots. You may bid for either or both of the lots. References are required from customers for whom you have provided similar services within the past 3 years. Please see notes within the Invitation to Tender concerning our request for the early submission of referee contact details. Required Documents In addition to completing the "Supplier's Response to Tender" you must also include with your tender submission: A copy of your current valid "Passenger Carrying Vehicle Licence" ensuring that it is of the correct classification required to perform this contract under Section 12 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981. Documentary evidence of your current insurance cover, which must meet the requirements set out in the Terms & Condition, Section F1 (Indemnity and Insurance) of this Invitation to Tender. Commencement Date: 1st August 2016 (service starts at the beginning of September term) Expiry Date: 31st July 2017 Extensions: Option to extend for one further year (ie. Until 31st July 2018). Route details are as shown below: Lot No: 1 - Lot title: Route SCC7 (Market Drayton) Transportation of students to and from South Cheshire College, along Route SCC7 (Market Drayton), to arrive at South Cheshire College at 8:50am. SCC7 -Market Drayton (PM = reverse of inward route) AM Timings: Almington, A53 Pinfold Lane corner 07:55 Market Drayton, Alexandra Crossroads 08:00 Market Drayton, Bus Station 08:05 Audlem Church 08:19 Hankelow, White Lion 08:22 South Cheshire College 08:50 Departures times from South Cheshire College are as follows: Monday 16:15 Tuesday 16:45 Wednesday 16:15 Thursday 16:45 Friday 16:45 Minimum seating capacity required = 70 Lot No: 2 - Lot title: Route SCC15 (Weaverham) Transportation of students to and from South Cheshire College, along Route SCC15 (Weaverham). To arrive at South Cheshire College at 8.50am. SCC15 - Weaverham (PM = reverse of inward route) AM Timings: Weaver Vale Garden Centre 07:25 Barnton, Post Office 07:27 Comberbach, Methodist Church 07:33 Little Leigh, Primary School 07:38 Acton Bridge, The Maypole 07:45 Weaverham, High Street Bus Stop 07:47 Weaverham, Northwich Road, Co-op 07:48 Weaverham, Northwich Road corner Wood Lane 07:50 Hartford, Beach Road, Bus Stop near Church 07:52 Hartford, Train Station 07:55 Cuddington & Sandiway Doctor's Surgery 08:01 Whitegate, Primary School 08:07 Salterswall, Whitegate Road Crossroads 08:17 Winsford, Foxfield Lane / Cambridge Avenue 08:19 Winsford, St John's Drive Bus Stop 08:20 South Cheshire College 08:50 Departures times from South Cheshire College are as follows: Monday 16:15 Tuesday 16:45 Wednesday 16:15 Thursday 16:45 Friday 16:45 Minimum seating capacity required = 53 Additional information: We request that, prior to returning your tender submission you provide your referee contact details by email to Chris Lovatt at the earliest opportunity, doing so will enable us to obtain references with the minimum of delay during the tender period. This requirement has been advertised on Contracts Finder as a two year contract as this is the maximum length of contract. The contract will be of one year in duration, with one option to extend for a further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06ce9ff-ed97-41d6-b733-ece2cae9dcd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,045 |
| 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 | SOUTH CHESHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW2 8AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe West |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARRATT'S COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 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/a06ce9ff-ed97-41d6-b733-ece2cae9dcd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a06ce9ff-ed97-41d6-b733-ece2cae9dcd5
  3rd May 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c232a09-977b-4880-9791-b4dbd21b87da
  T028 Appendix 3 - Anti Corruption & Bribery Policy
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99ec0716-2f0a-4300-98a0-b20bf0d672ee
  T028 Appendix 4 - Health and Safety Policy
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b501cdc-0adb-4d86-a2a7-b6a201282dbe
  T028 Appendix 2 - Term Dates 2016-17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddb03dfe-4fa9-4b8e-8279-7a516089f590
  T028 Appendix 5 - Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22afd98e-89dd-4bae-ab4f-0c60bf7e8568
  Invitation to Tender (ITT)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scc.ac.uk

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