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title: "CBC-0812(1)-T-LS Community Transport - Dial-A-Ride Services - AWARD"
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# CBC-0812(1)-T-LS Community Transport - Dial-A-Ride Services - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0863b8b-8a0a-4d5e-8d18-10f4d34baae7

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Community Transport Dial-A-Ride Services, specifically in the Leighton Buzzard, Woburn, and Mid Bedfordshire areas. This tender, now at the award stage, was initiated to enhance service availability for elderly and vulnerable clients, with awards made on 12th March 2018. The contract runs from 11th June 2018 to 30th August 2021, with a total contract value of £281,250. The procurement follows an open procedure, encouraging broad participation from potential providers.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in community transport services or similar sectors, to expand their operational footprint. Companies that can deliver high-quality transport solutions will be well-placed to compete for this contract, contributing to vital community services while fostering business growth within the public sector. Both large and small providers are encouraged to consider innovative service proposals that meet the council's funding criteria.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Community Transport Dial-A-Ride Services across Leighton Buzzard, Woburn (Lot 1) and Mid Bedfordshire (Lot 2) areas. This Tender aims to improve the availability of Dial-A-Ride services to elderly and vulnerable clients in these areas. Potential Providers are invited to tender for a Dial-A-Ride service with funding provided by the Council. In order to achieve the highest level of quality for this vital service, potential providers are invited to propose the level of service provision they can provide for the funds available. This tender will be separated into two Lots as detailed above. There is already one service in place running in the Dunstable area and both this contract and the newly tendered contract(s) will run concurrently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a16d69-b6ea-4f97-9f95-ce96c6ec1291 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2018 - 30 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £281,250 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BEDFORDSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITIES CHARITY; BUZZER BUSES DIAL A RIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 31 May 2018 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a16d69-b6ea-4f97-9f95-ce96c6ec1291

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a16d69-b6ea-4f97-9f95-ce96c6ec1291
  31st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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