United Kingdom-Solihull: Hire of buses and coaches with driver – Framework Lead

The current contract for Hire of buses and coaches with driver – Framework Lead is projected to end on 13-JUL-19 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: SOL – Primary and secondary school coach transport.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 2: Land transport services [2], including armoured car services, and courier services, except transport of mail
NUTS code UKG3

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 7
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 1 600 000 and 2 100 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): The provision of Secondary and Primary School Transport, providing a service to and from school each day within the Borough of Solihull. Vehicles and drivers will be required on all routes, and there is a requirement for escorts on selected routes.
Other services included are, transportation to and from swimming lessons during the school day and ad hoc school trips.
The framework agreement is for an initial 4 years. The contract will commence September 2015.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: yes