Published date: 9 June 2016

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.


Closing: 24 August 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Motor vehicle insurance services - 66514110

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£35,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

DERBSCITY001-DN166266-95493318

Published date

9 June 2016

Closing date

24 August 2016

Contract start date

2 October 2016

Contract end date

1 October 2018

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?

No

Description

Derby City Council currently maintains and insures a small fleet of seventeen (17) minibuses that are owned by ten (10) different schools within Derby city. These are insured separately to the main fleet of Council vehicles. The number of minibuses the Council maintains and insures for participating schools can vary from year, as can the number of participating schools. The initial contract period is two (2) years; the contract is estimated to commence 01/10/2016 and expire 30/09/2018. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to three (3) further years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. The maximum contract period is five (5) years. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 14:00, Tuesday the 12th of July 2016. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns has been revised to allow for assurance on the pricing bidders can offer, and is now is 14:00, Wednesday the 24th of August 2016. The process is being run via the Council e-tendering system www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents. Please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

About the buyer

Address

The Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
UK

Telephone

+44 1332643270

Email

procurement@derby.gov.uk

Website

http://www.derby.gov.uk/