Buyer Name: Cheshire West and Chester Council
Buyer Address: The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, UKD63, CH65 0BA, United Kingdom
Contact Email: centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Community Transport 2026
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
6500000.0 GBP
Gross: 6500000 GBP
6500000.0 GBP
Gross: 6500000 GBP
Published
15 Aug 2025, 09:52
15 Aug 2025, 09:52
Deadline
22 Sep 2025, 09:00
22 Sep 2025, 09:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
Dial a Ride - this is door-to-door demand responsive transport, aimed at people with mobility issues who are unable to access public transport and those in rural areas with limited/no access to public transport.
Linked Documents
No linked documents found for this notice.
Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049037-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Chester / Ellesmere Port
Lot Description: Chester / Ellesmere Port region
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 3,250,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot Title: Winsford / Northwich
Lot Description: Winsford / Northwich region
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 3,250,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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