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title: "CS303 SCHOOL TRANSPORT TENDER (HIRED TRANSPORT - TAXIS, MINI BUS, COACHES & BUS SERVICE) FOR RESTRICTED AND OTHER REGULAR SCHOOL CLIENTELE"
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# CS303 SCHOOL TRANSPORT TENDER (HIRED TRANSPORT - TAXIS, MINI BUS, COACHES & BUS SERVICE) FOR RESTRICTED AND OTHER REGULAR SCHOOL CLIENTELE

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5e111c2-85b0-4a13-a284-28c078874e0c

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## Summary

St. Helens Council is currently managing a procurement process titled "CS303 SCHOOL TRANSPORT TENDER," aimed at contracting transport services for school routes, which include taxis, minibuses, coaches, and bus services. This initiative falls within the transport services industry category and is set in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 24th October 2018, with an allocated budget of £5,000,000. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing any interested bidders to participate, provided they meet specific qualifications, such as holding a St Helens Council contract driver badge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for transport operators and small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that can fulfill the requirements of the contract. Companies with experience in providing safe and reliable transport services for school clientele are well-suited to compete. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2019 and will run until 31st December 2021, offering a stable revenue stream for successful bidders over its duration.

## Notice

St Helens Council are inviting suitably experienced transport operators to tender for journey routes to convey clientele from home to school and various centres/ locations inside and outside the Borough using hired transport. All Applicants who wish to apply for consideration and inclusion for this contact must hold a St Helens Council contract driver badge issued by the Licensing department. A copy of the Licensing Guidance has been included with this tender pack. Only drivers who have a contract driver badge issued by St.Helens Council Licensing Department may be used on this contract. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure all drivers have undertaken the checks and have a valid photo identification driver card during the contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28f0695-08c6-46a0-9f50-17017ee60170 |
| 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 | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST.HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28f0695-08c6-46a0-9f50-17017ee60170

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28f0695-08c6-46a0-9f50-17017ee60170
  5th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b8f5fd40-02c0-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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