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title: "12303 School Swimming Transport (2025 - 2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0497a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-22"
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# 12303 School Swimming Transport (2025 - 2026)

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497a3

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## Summary

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of school swimming transport services for the period 2025-2026. The contract, identified as DN740834, falls under the services category and is specifically for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, as classified by CPV code 60170000. The tender process was conducted as an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 22 November 2024. The value of the contract is £995,509.20, and it will initially run for 20 months, with a possibility of extending for up to 24 additional months. The service is focused on transporting school children and teachers from multiple schools to swimming sessions at a designated swimming baths, primarily operating within the UKD3 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those experienced in providing school transportation. The contract offers a long-term engagement with an option for extension, ensuring sustained business growth and stability. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that prioritize safety, sensitivity to client needs, and reliability would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded supplier, Belle Vue (Manchester) Ltd., exemplifies the kind of business positioned to benefit from such tenders. By delivering a quality transport service, businesses can establish robust partnerships with local authorities and cater to the growing needs of community services.

## Notice

This requirement is for the provision, to Stockport Council, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at a named swimming baths. Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a named swimming baths. The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 35 weeks within the academic year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for the provision, to Stockport Council, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at a named swimming baths. Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a named swimming baths. The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 35 The contracts cover the transportation of School children and Teachers on regular scheduled journeys from school to an allocated venue and return, for swimming sessions. The service objective is to provide a quality, reliable and efficient service to all users, ensuring equal opportunity principles apply. The transport and service provided by contractors must be safe, sensitive and reliable. These are critical factors in this requirement and are as follows: * Safe - the safety of each client under your care is the most important element. It should be evident in every aspect of the service including staff employment, training and processes, and vehicle procurement, maintenance and cleanliness; * Sensitive - Contractors and their staff should understand the needs of the client groups and treat them appropriately; * Reliable - vehicles must arrive at the right location and on time, every time. The majority of journeys take place on weekdays between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00; however, variations may occur. The contract will run initially for a period of 20 months, with the provision to extend for a further periods of time up to 24 months.

Renewal: The contract will run from 01 January 2025 to 31 August 2026 with the option to extend for further periods of time up to 24 months in aggregate, to 31 August 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037781-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £623,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £995,509 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELLE VUE (MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037781-2024
- 3 Sep 2024 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028107-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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