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title: "REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR SAFESIDE COACH HIRE"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-09-02"
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# REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR SAFESIDE COACH HIRE

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd44b30c-d161-45b6-9be6-4b0029f4b427

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking quotations for the contract titled "REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR SAFESIDE COACH HIRE," aimed at providing transport services for schools in the West Midlands area. This open procedure procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 27th September 2019. The contract will commence on 28th September 2019 and run until 29th September 2019. The contract value ranges from £23,500 to £47,000, and it falls under the services category, specifically relating to the hire of buses and coaches.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and coach hire services, particularly those that can accommodate groups of 20 to 70 passengers. Businesses seeking to expand their operations in the education sector, especially those capable of offering reliable services during school hours and potentially out of term time, will find this contract suitable. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises are encouraged to participate, leveraging this opportunity to foster growth and establish long-term client relationships within the local authority framework.

## Notice

To provide a transport service for collection and drop off between 40 and 70 passengers from any West Midlands area school. Arrival is required at Safeside at Eastside at 9:30am with collection from Safeside at Eastside at 14:45pm for return to the school, depending on the school criteria. To provide a transport service for collection and drop off between 20 and 35 passengers from any West Midlands area school. Arrival is required at Safeside at Handsworth at 9.30am with collection form Safeside at eastside at 14:45pm for return to the school depending on the school criteria. Visits may be made out of term time (Evenings & Saturdays) which will be negotiated directly with WMFRA - Safeside. Further details can be found in the Specification (Schedule 2). Details of the courses run by Safeside can be found on the Authority website: http://safeside.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6099f31d-2981-49a5-8a46-a9efc73dea3d |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2019 - 29 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
- 79998000 - Coaching services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2019 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6099f31d-2981-49a5-8a46-a9efc73dea3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6099f31d-2981-49a5-8a46-a9efc73dea3d
  2nd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29949&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://safeside.org.uk/
- http://www.wmfs.net

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