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title: "Transport Service"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
published: "2020-10-16"
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# Transport Service

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b541c6a8-2fec-47f3-a724-6cd237f2b0cc

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult, located in Cheshire, is seeking to establish a transport service between Alderley Park and the centre of Manchester. This tender, titled "Transport Service," falls under the hire of buses and coaches with driver category and involves a closed competitive procurement method. The contract value is £50,000, with the procurement having been awarded on 31st July 2020, and the contract period running from 1st August 2020 to 28th February 2021. Although the tender process is complete, understanding its details may still benefit potential suppliers in related fields.

This opportunity may attract businesses that specialise in providing transport services, particularly those offering coach and bus hire with drivers. Companies with experience in managing similar contracts and those that focus on staff transportation solutions could find profitable avenues for growth. As the project is earmarked for below-threshold procurement, it can be a significant prospect for smaller to medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

In order to attract and retain staff, the LHL is keen to establish a transport service between the site at Alderley Park, Cheshire, and the centre of Manchester. Below threshold, closed competitive procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e3ba4d-b19c-4efb-a181-b6e505bd461b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| 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 | ORION TRAVEL COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2020 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e3ba4d-b19c-4efb-a181-b6e505bd461b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e3ba4d-b19c-4efb-a181-b6e505bd461b
  16th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

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