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title: "CBC-1189-T-LS Education and Social Care Transport Assistance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0298af"
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buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CBC-1189-T-LS Education and Social Care Transport Assistance

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0298af

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council is currently in the active tender stage for the contract titled "CBC-1189-T-LS Education and Social Care Transport Assistance." This procurement focuses on road transport services and is expected to commence from 19 July 2021, lasting until 18 July 2026, with options for renewal for an additional five years. The tender, which features multiple lots including taxi and minibus services across various zones such as Ampthill and Biggleswade, must be submitted by 26 April 2021 at 09:00. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle contracts with schools and social care entities. Companies offering taxi services, minibuses, or larger coach transport could find this an advantageous market to penetrate, particularly if they are capable of delivering quality service and investing in sustainable technology. Leaders in the transportation sector looking to expand their operations or forge long-term partnerships with educational institutions would be well-suited to compete for these contracts.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Zone A Ampthill Flitwick Lot 1 Taxi 8 seats or under

Zone A Ampthill FlitwickLot 1 Taxi 8 seats or under

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 5 years.

Zone A Ampthill/Flitwick Lot 2 - Minibus 9-16 seats

Zone A - Ampthill Flitwick Lot 2 - Mini-Bus 9 to 16 seats

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further five years.

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 1 Taxi 8 seats or under

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 1 Taxi 8 seats or under

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further five years.

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 2 Minibus 9 to 16 seats

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 2 - Minibus 9 to 16 seats

Renewal: Option to extend contract for up to a further five years.

Zone B Biggleswade Lot 3 Bus and or Coach over 16 seats

Zone B - Biggleswade Lot 3 Bus and or Coach over 16 seats

Renewal: Option to extend contract by up to a further five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004440-2021 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICKSANDS |
| 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 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004440-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire

## Provenance

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