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16 May 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, titled "Home to School Transport," falls under the transport services industry category, designated by the CPV code 60000000. The procurement is situated in Middlesbrough, England, specifically targeting postal code TS4 3JP. It involved a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure above a certain threshold, indicating a structured and competitive approach. The procurement process has transitioned to the award stage, with an award date of 15th May 2025. The contract, valued at £2,270,000 GBP, will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. Notably, the tender targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in educational transport services. It's favourable for SMEs and companies with expertise in managing transport logistics over multiple locations, as this contract involves providing services to four different schools. Companies that can deliver reliable, safe, and efficient transport solutions stand to benefit from this long-term contractual engagement. Such engagements can bolster the local service provider's reputation and market presence, paving the way for future business expansion in the transport domain. Successful suppliers, including Jacks Coaches Limited, Coatham Coaches, and Procters Coaches, highlight the competitive edge needed to thrive in this sector.

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Notice Title

Home to School Transport

Notice Description

The provision of transport services across 4 different schools for Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-008655ec-b400-454b-b1f2-1c87cfbafb84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15e976d-2991-4e7c-8212-6bff5cece91a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,270,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,270,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS4 3JP
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Longlands & Beechwood
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Jack's Coaches

Coatham Coaches

PROCTERS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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