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title: "LOT 1 - Home to school transport to Churchill Academy - Contract Award"
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# LOT 1 - Home to school transport to Churchill Academy - Contract Award

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d725db03-3bd5-4d59-8dea-673382f11c35

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "LOT 1 - Home to school transport to Churchill Academy" contract, managed by North Somerset Council, has been successfully completed. The project involves transport services classified under CPV code 60120000 (Taxi services), primarily focusing on routes from Blagdon and Wrington to Churchill Academy. The contract, awarded to Bakers Dolphin Group Tours Ltd, is part of a selective procurement method, with a total contract value of £347,826. The award was published on 22nd October 2018, and the contract commenced on 4th June 2018, running until 20th April 2025, making this an established engagement in the South West of England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in school transport services. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement exercises. Engaging in these contracts can enhance visibility and expand operational capacity within this niche market, providing vital services to educational institutions while fostering community ties.

## Notice

D1/D2 - Blagdon/Wrington to Churchill Academy (double run)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239d4518-103a-4a43-8af8-c2c39ae8096c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2018 - 20 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £347,826 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £347,826 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAKERS DOLPHIN GROUP TOURS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2018 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239d4518-103a-4a43-8af8-c2c39ae8096c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/239d4518-103a-4a43-8af8-c2c39ae8096c
  22nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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