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title: "GB-Basildon: Transport Services"
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# GB-Basildon: Transport Services

Buyer: BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcc94a91-febc-4c3c-b48e-fb8c3a546b24

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## Summary

Basildon Borough Council is seeking a contractor to provide transport services, specifically for residents aged over 70 with mobility issues, including those registered with disabilities. The tender titled "GB-Basildon: Transport Services" falls under the services category and pertains to the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The contract will serve the East of England region. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 6th September 2024 at 14:00 BST and a contract period from 21st October 2024 to 20th October 2025. The process is an open procedure with an estimated contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in providing specialised transport services. Companies capable of accommodating the specific needs of elderly and disabled individuals will find themselves well-suited for this contract. The provision of consistent, reliable transport services to the members of The Pitsea Activity Centre during operational hours from Monday to Friday will enhance the ability of local businesses to demonstrate their capability and reliability in delivering public services, potentially opening doors to future contracts.

## Notice

The Council requires a contractor to transport residents of whom majority of the members are over 70 and have mobility issues, some of them are registered with a disability and may need assistance getting on and off the transport. The Council has pledged to provide transport free of charge to the members of The Pitsea Activity Centre. Members will be picked up from The Range Car Park, in Pitsea and dropped at The Wat Tyler Centre Car Park. The Activity Centre is operational Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm. The service runs 50 weeks per year, with a 2-week closure over the Christmas period, (dates to be confirmed). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8950c393-5a93-4066-8d58-b5a70bece8e0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS14 1DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | St Martin's |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8950c393-5a93-4066-8d58-b5a70bece8e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8950c393-5a93-4066-8d58-b5a70bece8e0
  19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Basildon:-Transport-Services/WYHQ9N829Z
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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