Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfe-5f0f-70c6-b4f8-6a9e608f6fe1/student-transport-services-market-drayton-weaverham awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Student Transport Services - Market Drayton & Weaverham [South Cheshire College](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-cheshire-college) Estimated value £110,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 18 May 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 South Cheshire College in Crewe has a requirement for the provision of Student Transport services on two routes: Market Drayton (SCC7) & Weaverham (SCC15), which are included in this tender as 2 lots. You may bid for either or both of the lots. References are required from customers for whom you have provided similar services within the past 3 years. Please see notes within the Invitation to Tender concerning our request for the early submission of referee contact details. ### Required Documents In addition to completing the “Supplier’s Response to Tender” you must also include with your tender submission: ï‚· A copy of your current valid “Passenger Carrying Vehicle Licence” ensuring that it is of the correct classification required to perform this contract under Section 12 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981. ï‚· Documentary evidence of your current insurance cover, which must meet the requirements set out in the Terms & Condition, Section F1 (Indemnity and Insurance) of this Invitation to Tender. Commencement Date: 1st August 2016 (service starts at the beginning of September term) ### Expiry Date: 31st July 2017 Extensions: Option to extend for one further year (ie. Until 31st July 2018). Route details are as shown below: Lot No: 1 - Lot title: Route SCC7 (Market Drayton) Transportation of students to and from South Cheshire College, along Route SCC7 (Market Drayton), to arrive at South Cheshire College at 8:50am. SCC7 –Market Drayton (PM = reverse of inward route) AM Timings: ### Almington, A53 Pinfold Lane corner 07:55 Market Drayton, Alexandra Crossroads 08:00 Market Drayton, Bus Station 08:05 ### Audlem Church 08:19 ### Hankelow, White Lion 08:22 ### South Cheshire College 08:50 Departures times from South Cheshire College are as follows: ### Monday 16:15 ### Tuesday 16:45 Wednesday 16:15 Thursday 16:45 ### Friday 16:45 ### Minimum seating capacity required = 70 Lot No: 2 - Lot title: Route SCC15 (Weaverham) Transportation of students to and from South Cheshire College, along Route SCC15 (Weaverham). To arrive at South Cheshire College at 8.50am. SCC15 – Weaverham (PM = reverse of inward route) AM Timings: Weaver Vale Garden Centre 07:25 ### Barnton, Post Office 07:27 Comberbach, Methodist Church 07:33 Little Leigh, Primary School 07:38 ### Acton Bridge, The Maypole 07:45 ### Weaverham, High Street Bus Stop 07:47 ### Weaverham, Northwich Road, Co-op 07:48 Weaverham, Northwich Road corner Wood Lane 07:50 Hartford, Beach Road, Bus Stop near Church 07:52 ### Hartford, Train Station 07:55 Cuddington & Sandiway Doctor’s Surgery 08:01 ### Whitegate, Primary School 08:07 ### Salterswall, Whitegate Road Crossroads 08:17 Winsford, Foxfield Lane / Cambridge Avenue 08:19 Winsford, St John’s Drive Bus Stop 08:20 ### South Cheshire College 08:50 Departures times from South Cheshire College are as follows: ### Monday 16:15 ### Tuesday 16:45 Wednesday 16:15 Thursday 16:45 ### Friday 16:45 ### Minimum seating capacity required = 53 Additional information: We request that, prior to returning your tender submission you provide your referee contact details by email to Chris Lovatt at the earliest opportunity, doing so will enable us to obtain references with the minimum of delay during the tender period. This requirement has been advertised on Contracts Finder as a two year contract as this is the maximum length of contract. The contract will be of one year in duration, with one option to extend for a further year. Read full description ## CPV classification Hire of buses and coaches with driver Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9ee32349-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. Free to start. 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