Published date: 11 January 2024
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Road transport services - 60100000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£7,000,000
Procurement reference
BLACKDARW001-DN706572-91149668
Published date
11 January 2024
Closing date
12 February 2028
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
13 February 2028
Contract end date
14 February 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
This is a four year DPS framework agreement under which we will run mini competitions for school related SEN transport services. All operators that meet the criteria to be on the framework agreement will get the opportunity to bid in e-auctions / mini competitions for specific routes. The Council envisages offering up an initial package of routes for a set period of time and then subsequently for the same routes for further period of times and/or different routes on different price structures. The criteria for the e-auctions / mini competitions will be lowest price.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Peter Hughes
Address
Town Hall
King William Street
Blackburn
BB1 7DY
England
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Closing: 12 February 2028, 12pm