Summary
- The City Council of Torrevieja has launched a tender for the transportation contract of Municipal Sports Schools.
- The contract covers 176 trips outside the city, spanning local, regional, provincial, and national competitions.
- Annual contract budget: €117,325.67 (VAT included); total 4-year contract value: €553,298.50.
- Contract duration is 4 years, wiht a possible 1-year extension; offer submission deadline is July 22.
- Includes free use of sports facilities,a sports monitor,and accident insurance with hospital coverage.
- Aims to reduce private vehicle use on competition days and ensures athlete participation without relying on family availability.
Torrevieja City Council Opens Tender for Transportation Contract Supporting Municipal Sports Schools
The local government of Torrevieja has taken an important step to enhance the support system for young athletes participating in the Municipal Sports Schools. On june 2024, the City Council approved the tender process to award the contract responsible for transporting students to sports competitions held outside the city.
A Closer Look at the New Transportation Contract
This contract will cover a wide variety of trips (176 journeys across local, provincial, regional, and even national venues) over a four-year period, with an option to extend for an additional year.
| Contract details | data |
|---|---|
| Annual Budget (VAT Included) | €117,325.67 |
| Total Contract Value (4 years + 1 optional) | €553,298.50 |
| number of Trips | 176 (comarcales, provincial, regional, national) |
| Offer Submission Deadline | July 22, 2024 |
| Contract Duration | 4 years + 1 optional year |
Comprehensive Support Beyond Transportation
The transportation service is just one part of the broader Municipal Sports Schools program. Along with the transit to competitions outside of Torrevieja, the contract includes:
- Free access to sports facilities within the municipality for training and preparations.
- Dedicated sports monitors to provide guidance and support to the athletes.
- Sports accident insurance covering medical care at the renowned Hospital Quirón.
Environmental and Social benefits
By organizing collective transportation,this contract aims to reduce the number of private vehicles on the road during competition days. This approach brings several advantages:
- reducing traffic and pollution linked to multiple family vehicles commuting together.
- Ensuring reliable participation of young athletes,independent of their families’ work schedules or other commitments.
- Promoting safer transit with professional transport services compared to individual family-driven trips.
How to Apply and What’s Next?
Interested companies must submit their offers by july 22, 2024. The City Council will then evaluate proposals to select a provider capable of maintaining high-quality and efficient transport services for the municipal sports community.
As Torrevieja continues investing in youth sports progress, ensuring seamless and safe transportation reflects the city’s commitment to healthy lifestyles, community involvement, and sustainability.
If you wish to explore more about this initiative and stay updated on municipal sports projects, visit the official City Council website or contact the Local Sports Department.
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