Published date: 24 January 2023

This notice was replaced on 26 May 2023

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

Awarded contract (published 26 May 2023)

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

  • Bus station services - 63712100

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£440,000

Procurement reference

FMBS2

Published date

24 January 2023

Closing date

24 February 2023

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

9 April 2023

Contract end date

8 April 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Tenders are invited from organisations that have the resources and ability to undertake bus station management services at Burnley Bus Station, Croft Street, Burnley.

Further information is available on the Chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk Ref, DN652415. Tenders must be submitted via the Chest prior to the submission deadline.

More information

Additional text

The Contractor shall be responsible for the general management of Burnley Bus Station on behalf of the Council. The Contractor shall ensure that the Premises and adjoining land are kept in a clean and functional condition for the duration of the Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of the Premises and for the management of bus operators.

The Contractor shall ensure that a suitably qualified and experienced member of staff is present to act as General Manager at the Burnley Bus Station who shall be in attendance for a minimum of Normal Office Hours. The Contractor shall put into place suitably qualified and experienced Staff to manage specific areas of operation including but not limited to:
(i) providing site and premises security;
(ii) a comprehensive cleaning regime;
(Ill) opening up and securing /locking of Burnley Bus Station;
(iv) dealing with public transport enquiries;
(v) the day to day management and overseeing of bus operations (including accurate logging of bus and coach departures)
(vi) maintaining responsibility for the health and safety, within the Burnley Bus Station and the external apron for staff and that of the bus operators, their drivers and the public
(vii) take such steps as are reasonably practicable to carry out 'minor' repairs and maintenance to the premises and all fixtures and fittings
(viii) responsible for supervision of the bus operators and their drivers

The detailed description of all requirements under this contract can be found in Schedule 3 of the ITT document at www.the-chest.org Ref DN652415.

About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Gay

Address

Town Hall
Manchester Rd
BURNLEY
BB119SA
England

Email

cgay@burnley.gov.uk