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title: "22 118 - Subsidised 312 Bus Service (Handforth Dean/Wilmslow Circular)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038bb7"
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# 22 118 - Subsidised 312 Bus Service (Handforth Dean/Wilmslow Circular)

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038bb7

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for a tender titled "22 118 - Subsidised 312 Bus Service (Handforth Dean/Wilmslow Circular)" in the services industry category. This tender aimed to support a new bus service operating between Handforth Dean and Wilmslow Monday to Saturday. The contract, awarded to D&G Buses Limited, required a Euro 6 emissions compliant vehicle and had a 12-month duration with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value was £220,000, signed on 4th March 2023.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses in the transportation sector, specifically those providing public transport services, to secure contracts with Cheshire East Borough Council. Companies with expertise in operating bus services and compliant vehicles are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract not only provides a steady revenue stream but also promotes sustainable transport practices. Businesses interested in participating should review the details on the Cheshire East Borough Council's website for further information and tender submission guidelines.

## Notice

An opportunity has arisen where through developer funding Cheshire East Council can issue a tender to support a new bus service. The bus service will operate between Handforth Dean and Wilmslow Monday to Saturday.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A condition of contract stipulates that the vehicle used must be a Euro 6 emissions compliant vehicle to meet the proposed Transport for Greater Manchester clean air zone requirements. The vehicle must also be a minimum capacity of 27 to promote the migration of passengers from car to public transport. The contract will be for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The values given in this notice are only estimations and are for the initial contract period of 1 year and include the option to extend for a further 12 months - the authority gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period.

Options: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Renewal: Funding will support the service for a minimum of 2 years at which point we envisage that the service will be on the whole self-sustainable or but may require minimum local authority subsidy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008101-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £220,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D&G BUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008101-2023
- 8 Dec 2022 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034740-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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