Scope
Reference
DN785900
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
up to 36 months depending on budget and contract performance amongst other things
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Contract locations
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Lot 1. Chester / Ellesmere Port
Description
Chester / Ellesmere Port region
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,250,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Winsford / Northwich
Description
Winsford / Northwich region
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,250,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Chester / Ellesmere Port
Lot 2. Winsford / Northwich
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 25 August 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Note: Price will be fixed for this tender but evaluated on a pass / fail basis |
Quality | 90% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJB-2814-BHZP
The Portal, Wellington Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government