--- title: "Tender Phase One - Summer 2019" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b97b63ff-a4b1-4f56-b33a-7e4b4cbaa329" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b97b63ff-a4b1-4f56-b33a-7e4b4cbaa329" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b97b63ff-a4b1-4f56-b33a-7e4b4cbaa329.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b97b63ff-a4b1-4f56-b33a-7e4b4cbaa329.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-03" --- # Tender Phase One - Summer 2019 Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b97b63ff-a4b1-4f56-b33a-7e4b4cbaa329 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b97b63ff-a4b1-4f56-b33a-7e4b4cbaa329) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b97b63ff-a4b1-4f56-b33a-7e4b4cbaa329.json) ## Summary The Cheshire East Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Tender Phase One - Summer 2019," aimed at acquiring transport services for clients across various locations in East Cheshire and its surrounding areas. This procurement is categorised under transport services (excluding waste transport) and is currently in the planning stage. The contract is set to commence on 2nd September 2019 and will run until 1st September 2021, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 15 days from the date of the invitation, which will be communicated shortly after 8th May 2019. The planned budget for the contract is approximately £250,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for transport service providers, particularly those with experience in providing vehicles with drivers for similar projects. Businesses specialising in hire services, including those offering wheelchair-accessible vehicles and passenger assistants, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enable firms to secure a substantial contract with the Cheshire East Borough Council, thereby facilitating growth and expansion within the community transport sector. ## 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 Middlewich 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 bidders must complete the document titled Tender Schedule if you wish your bid to be considered. ** In line with the general features of TSS Dynamic Purchasing System section 34 clause 11&12 the time limit for receipt of submitted tenders will be 15 days from the date on which the invitation is sent. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc00d6f-299c-4185-8fd8-383df5ce6350 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 3 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | MIDDLEWICH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW10 0JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Middlewich | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 3 May 2019 at 06:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc00d6f-299c-4185-8fd8-383df5ce6350 - 2 May 2019 at 14:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60431df4-a693-4fae-ad2c-b28af3d341a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc00d6f-299c-4185-8fd8-383df5ce6350 3rd May 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60431df4-a693-4fae-ad2c-b28af3d341a7 2nd May 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.transportservicesolutions.co.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-b97b63ff-a4b1-4f56-b33a-7e4b4cbaa329. 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