Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
4th Floor, Waterside House, Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF
Contact
Miss Kelly Black
kelly.black@star-procurement.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 797755885
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
12303 School Swimming Transport (2025 – 2026)
Reference number
DN740834
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This requirement is for the provision, to Stockport Council, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at a named swimming baths.
Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a named swimming baths.
The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 35 weeks within the academic year.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £995,509.20
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This requirement is for the provision, to Stockport Council, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at a named swimming baths.
Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a named swimming baths.
The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 35
The contracts cover the transportation of School children and Teachers on regular scheduled journeys from school to an allocated venue and return, for swimming sessions.
The service objective is to provide a quality, reliable and efficient service to all users, ensuring equal opportunity principles apply.
The transport and service provided by contractors must be safe, sensitive and reliable. These are critical factors in this requirement and are as follows:
• Safe - the safety of each client under your care is the most important element. It should be evident in every aspect of the service including staff employment, training and processes, and vehicle procurement, maintenance and cleanliness;
• Sensitive - Contractors and their staff should understand the needs of the client groups and treat them appropriately;
• Reliable - vehicles must arrive at the right location and on time, every time.
The majority of journeys take place on weekdays between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00; however, variations may occur.
The contract will run initially for a period of 20 months, with the provision to extend for a further periods of time up to 24 months.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-028107
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
12303
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belle Vue (Manchester) Ltd
The Travel Centre, Discovery Park,
Stockport
SK4 5DZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £995,509.20
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom