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title: "Home to school, 8 seats and under, Phase 10.1, 2024"
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# Home to school, 8 seats and under, Phase 10.1, 2024

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9cf0edb-00fe-4b55-afc3-ae3cc1d84a01

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Home to school, 8 seats and under, Phase 10.1, 2024" under the Transport services category. With a total value of £1,557,724.50, this open procedure tender aims to provide transport services within England from 7th June 2025 to 7th June 2027. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 7th November 2024, with the award of the contract announced on 20th November 2024. The procurement is classified under CPV code 60000000 and specifically supports SMEs but excludes VCSE organisations.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing school transport services. SMEs specialising in small-scale transport solutions such as mini-buses will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. With the contract extending over two years, it provides a stable income stream and the chance to establish or strengthen relationships with the local authority. Companies like 24x7 Ltd, abc taxis nw ltd, Apollo Travel Group Ltd, and other small to medium-sized enterprises have secured roles as suppliers, emphasizing the potential for similar businesses to thrive in such procurement processes.

## Notice

See attached spreadsheet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d603f6-5522-484e-bb15-f592a5891270 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,557,724 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,557,724 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; ABC TAXIS NW; APOLLO TRAVEL GROUP; CHESHIRE EXECUTIVE TRAVEL NORTHWICH; CHESHIRE SCHOOL SERVICES; CLUB CLASS TRAVEL; EXECCARS; GM TRAVEL (WINSFORD; VEDAMAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d603f6-5522-484e-bb15-f592a5891270

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18d603f6-5522-484e-bb15-f592a5891270
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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