---
title: "Community Transport 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065fec"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065fec.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Community Transport 2026

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fec

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central public authority located in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Community Transport 2026" involves providing Dial-a-Ride services within the borough, falling under the services industry category specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement has reached the Award stage following a direct award method due to a lack of compliant bids in the original tender. The award was made to "Changing Lives Together," a large voluntary community sector enterprise based in Winsford. The contract commences on 1 April 2026, extending until 31 March 2031, with possible renewals up to 2034, valued at £5.8 million GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services. With an extended contract period and substantial financial commitment, organisations can foster long-term growth and stability. "Changing Lives Together," as the selected supplier, showcases an ideal model for large-scale voluntary sector enterprises with the capacity to handle substantial service contracts. Those equipped to deliver innovative, reliable transport solutions can seize similar opportunities in future tenders, particularly those with an interest in community-focused projects in Cheshire and similar regions. The direct award method underlines the importance of compliance and adaptability in procurement processes, suggesting potential advantages for businesses that maintain rigorous adherence to tender requirements.

## Notice

Dial-a-Ride services within the borough

### Procurement Information

original tender received no compliant bids

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022680-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £5,800,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022680-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018731-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 15:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018560-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022680-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018731-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018560-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.changing-lives-together.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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