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title: "CPU 3199 Easylink (Dial-a-Ride) Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029548"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-23"
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# CPU 3199 Easylink (Dial-a-Ride) Bus Service

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029548

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council is currently seeking tenders for the "CPU 3199 Easylink (Dial-a-Ride) Bus Service", with a total contract value of £1,000,000. This procurement process falls under the transport services category and is open to submissions until 23rd March 2021 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested and qualified contractors to participate in this competitive tendering process. The service will require contractors to provide vehicles for varying levels of service within a fleet of 4 to 7 vehicles, and the contract period is set for approximately three years with potential extensions available.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialised in public transport service provision. Companies with experience in fleet management, vehicle provision, and government contracts will be particularly well-positioned to compete. The ability to deliver a high-quality service, as specified in the evaluation criteria which places emphasis on quality (75%) over price (25%), will be crucial for success in this procurement process.

## Notice

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified contractors to supply the services in respect of Easylink Dial-a-Ride. Bids are invited from the tenderer for what level of service can be provided with a 4, 5, 6 or 7 vehicle Easylink fleet. The contractor will provide the vehicles for this service, to an appropriate specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified contractors to supply the services in respect of Easylink Dial-a-Ride. Bids are invited from the tenderer for what level of service can be provided with a 4, 5, 6 or 7 vehicle Easylink fleet. The contractor will provide the vehicles for this service, to an appropriate specification.

Renewal: Council has opportunity to extend for 1+1 years. Once contract has ended it is currently the intention to re tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003552-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003552-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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