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title: "Passenger Transport 2017 - 9 plus Seated Minibuses"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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# Passenger Transport 2017 - 9 plus Seated Minibuses

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e023b9a6-b436-4fd8-9ed1-a9e5563ac02a

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## Summary

The Wirral Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Passenger Transport 2017 - 9 plus Seated Minibuses" contract, primarily focused on providing road transport services for children with Special Educational Needs/Disability (SEND) across 26 routes. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the contract slated to commence on 1st September 2017 and run for one year, concluding on 31st August 2018. Interested parties should submit their proposals by the deadline of 20th July 2017, with an estimated contract value of £650,000. This open tender process is designed for one stage only and covers the North West region of England.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in catering to children with special needs. Businesses that can provide reliable and flexible transport solutions to accommodate varying schedules, including evenings and weekends, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. By participating in this tender, companies can enhance their market presence while contributing to vital local community services.

## Notice

This contract is for 26 Routes (not guaranteed) that require 9 plus seated minibuses ONLY. It includes transport for children with Special Educational Needs/Disability (SEND), The contract is for a period of 1 year with no option to extend. The times and days of operational journeys are indicated on the schedule within this contract and can include evenings and weekends where indicated. Please note that scheduled journeys cannot be guaranteed for the duration of the contract period and Wirral Council reserve the right to cancel scheduled journeys at any time. This opportunity will be an OPEN tender process, which is one stage only. Additional information: https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a763f0-cae0-413f-8080-a6821cb040bb |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2017 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a763f0-cae0-413f-8080-a6821cb040bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a763f0-cae0-413f-8080-a6821cb040bb
  15th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wirral.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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