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title: "Further Competition for School Swimming Transport"
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# Further Competition for School Swimming Transport

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dda8a3f6-c1eb-4e83-b9c0-49f83e936bf2

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council has awarded a contract titled "Further Competition for School Swimming Transport" under the industry category of Transport Services (excl. Waste transport) in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which has been completed, involved a tender stage with a contract period starting from 5th September 2024 and ending on 31st July 2028. The total contract value is £180,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st August 2024, and the award being made on 29th August 2024. The awarded supplier for this contract is Red Rose Travel, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Accrington.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in non-waste transport services. SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this procurement to be particularly suitable given the council’s emphasis on engaging such entities. The long duration of the contract and its specific focus on school transport services can provide stable revenue and growth for smaller transport businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. The engagement with Blackburn with Darwen Council could also pave the way for future collaborations in similar public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Award of Contract for School Swimming Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a21f62-1c86-43ec-b3b6-a2cf97bad0ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RED ROSE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a21f62-1c86-43ec-b3b6-a2cf97bad0ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a21f62-1c86-43ec-b3b6-a2cf97bad0ad
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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