Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-ccee-7114-85a6-d761b2d46957/tender-phase-5-2016-a-ss-ojeu closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender Phase 5, 2016 – SS (OJEU) [Transport Service Solutions trading as Cheshire East Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-service-solutions-trading-as-cheshire-east-borough-council) Estimated value £803,320 Published 10 Jun 2016 Deadline Closed 15 Jul 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Vehicles with drivers are required to transport clients to various locations in the East of Cheshire and surrounding areas. Detailed information of routes, days of operation, whether wheelchair accessible vehicles are required and whether passenger assistants as well as drivers are required, will be detailed in the tender documentation on the chest website. Transport Service Solutions, (TSS herein), gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period. Possible variations to lots - Should this happen, updated information will be provided via The CHEST website. TSS may exercise an option to extend the Contract for a further period or periods of up to a maximum of 7 years in total. The successful operator(s) will need to complete contract documentation prior to the contract start date and therefore may be required to travel to our office in Crewe to complete the fore-mentioned paperwork. A copy of the current terms and conditions will be available with the tender documentation on the CHEST website. TSS reserve the right not to award any of the listed lots Transport Service Solutions (TSS) is a wholly owned company of Cheshire East Council and assumes all rights, obligations and liabilities previously assumed by Cheshire East Borough Council Transport. Please note that all tenderers must complete the Tender Schedule if you wish your bid to be considered for any of the lots/work. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPPLIERS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A TENDER. Please ensure you complete the sheet with your Name, Address, Telephone Number and Daily Prices along with any Comments against the lot(s) you are bidding for, leaving any lots that you are not interested in blank. Once you have completed the spreadsheet, please save naming the document with your business name, then upload the completed document to THE CHEST website via the response wizard. Many thanks in advance of your time and interest. Additional information: The tender is split into 4 lots. Please note that all tenderers must complete the Tender Schedule if you wish your bid to be considered for any of the lots/work. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPPLIERS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A TENDER. Please ensure you complete the sheet with your Name, Address, Telephone Number and Daily Prices along with any Comments against the lot(s) you are bidding for, leaving any lots that you are not interested in blank. Once you have completed the spreadsheet, please save naming the document with your business name, then upload the completed document to THE CHEST website via the response wizard. Many thanks in advance of your time and interest. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c55216d7-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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