---
title: "Community Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fb82"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb82.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-01"
---

# Community Transport

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb82

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is planning a procurement process for community transport services within the borough, classified under the hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver (CPV 60170000). This public authority, located in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom (region UKD63), has scheduled the start of the contract for 1st April 2026, with the initial contract period extending until 31st March 2032. A future notice is expected on 15th September 2025, indicating upcoming tender opportunities. The procurement stage is currently in planning, aligning with legal regulations set by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services. Businesses capable of providing reliable community transport, including potential renewals extending until 2034, stand to benefit. Those equipped with suitable fleets and drivers will be well-suited to compete. With the contract spanning several years, firms can secure stable, long-term revenue to facilitate expansion and investment in their transport services.

## Notice

Community Transport service for the borough

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012331-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 14:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012331-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012331-2025
  1st April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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