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title: "Park and Ride Bus Provision for the Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018"
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# Park and Ride Bus Provision for the Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9a0b01b-d7cb-40d5-b8d0-30bd2fd5c3f2

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is seeking a transport operator for the provision of Park and Ride services during the Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018. This tender, titled "Park and Ride Bus Provision for the Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018," falls under the road transport services industry category and is aimed at managing the anticipated influx of 1.5 million visitors. The procurement process commenced with an open tender, which is now complete, having ended on 29 March 2018. The total contract value is £300,000, and the contract period runs from 10 July 2018 to 14 July 2018, with all services being delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, particularly those with experience in providing park and ride services or public transport solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate capacity to operate multiple vehicles across various routes would be well-suited to compete. The requirement is divided into three lots, catering to different event sites, thus allowing multiple operators the opportunity to participate and fulfil specific service needs during this major event.

## Notice

Park and Ride Provision for Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dea8adb-e7ef-4dba-94a3-7fc33f7c7837 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2018 - 14 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GO NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2018 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dea8adb-e7ef-4dba-94a3-7fc33f7c7837
- 23 Feb 2018 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf39cbb-41e4-47bc-b19f-baacd929ad4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dea8adb-e7ef-4dba-94a3-7fc33f7c7837
  23rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf39cbb-41e4-47bc-b19f-baacd929ad4c
  23rd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=85a430b4-7b18-e811-80ea-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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