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title: "CBC-1189-T-LS Education & Social Care Transport Assistance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec764056-1067-4908-9512-99e896514c18"
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buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CBC-1189-T-LS Education & Social Care Transport Assistance

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec764056-1067-4908-9512-99e896514c18

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "CBC-1189-T-LS Education & Social Care Transport Assistance." This initiative falls under the industry category of road transport services and aims to enhance the school transport provision, with a new approach commencing in September 2021. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 26 April 2021, and the contract is intended to start on 19 July 2021, lasting until 18 July 2026. This is an open procurement method, enabling a wide range of suppliers to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those offering non-scheduled passenger transport, special-purpose road passenger transport, and related services. Companies that can invest in technology and demonstrate their ability to manage larger-scale contracts will be particularly well-suited to compete. The preference for longer contracts indicates that stable, committed providers will have the best prospects for success, potentially leading to beneficial partnerships with schools and the council.

## Notice

The Council has been developing a recommissioning plan for the School Transport provision with a new approach commencing in September 2021. In talking to current providers, there is a preference for longer contracts which will enable further investment in tracking technology, greener vehicles and generally larger scale contracts so they can build working arrangements and relationships with specific schools. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180abd6b-673d-4331-b8c5-ce4047c091f6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2021 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180abd6b-673d-4331-b8c5-ce4047c091f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/180abd6b-673d-4331-b8c5-ce4047c091f6
  5th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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