Published date: 23 April 2019

This notice was replaced on 4 September 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 4 September 2020)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£20,000,000

Procurement reference

MEDWAY001-DN405263-28218326

Published date

23 April 2019

Closing date

28 May 2019

Contract start date

1 September 2019

Contract end date

31 August 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Medway Council is seeking to commission a high quality, cost effective transport provision. The main users of this transport will be pupils requiring home to school transport, predominantly those with Special Educational Needs.

The framework will be split into two lots; (1) Solo transport requirements, (2) Shared transport requirements. Bidders can bid for one or both lots.The outcomes from the service are as follows:
1. To be collected and arrive at their placement on time.
2. To be collected on time at the end of the day and returned home safely.
3. To remain in the vehicle for the shortest possible journey.
4. To be kept safe in the vehicle during travel to and from their placement.
5. To be supported with any health or other emergencies should they arise.
6. To have a positive experience
The tender documentation in its entirety can be obtained by expressing an interest on the Kent Business Portal. All clarification questions must also be raised through the Kent Business Portal.


About the buyer

Contact name

Mike Kelly

Address

Medway Council
Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1634332284

Email

michael.kelly@medway.gov.uk

Website

http://www.medway.gov.uk/