Award of Home-to-School Transport Services (Phase 1, 9+ Seats) by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Home-to-School Transport Services (Phase 1, 9+ Seats) by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council
Awarded 26 Jul 2024
Awarded26 Jul 2024
Value£669,180.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 9mo3y term, 76% elapsed
Awarded 26 July 2024Expires 26 July 2027
About
Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council awarded a contract to Happy Days Coaches and Merediths Coaches Limited for home-to-school transport services under Phase 1 (9 seats and over) 2024.
The contract covers multiple routes: Willington Utkinton to Tarporley High at £384 per day for 2 years plus three optional 1-year extensions, operated by Lakeside Coaches; Gatesheath, Tattenhall, Cholmondeley to Bishop Heber at £340 per day for 5 years with no extension, operated by Happy Days Coaches; and Tarvin Sands, Alvanley to Helsby High School at £450 per day until the Easter holidays, operated by Lakeside Coaches.
The procurement was conducted under PCR 2015 via a mini competition from a Dynamic Purchasing System.
The total contract value is £669,180.
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