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CA17824 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST

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26 Jun 2026 at 09:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Challenge Academy Trust in Warrington has completed the procurement process for their project titled "CA17824 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)." This initiative falls under the transport services industry category, specifically targeting transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, which concluded on 5th June 2026. The contract, worth £1,592,445.48, is awarded to Warrington's Own Buses, with the service period spanning from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The procurement covers locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in student transport services to expand their portfolio and establish relationships with educational institutions across various regions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender due to the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process. The DPS framework allows multiple suppliers to participate, thereby creating a competitive environment that encourages innovation and expertise in organising scheduled bus services and educational visits, catering to the transport needs of schools, universities, and similar entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17824 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

CPC intends to put a DPS in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of Student Transport Services. A "Student Transport Service" is any form of transport relating to student in an educational environment, and the following are examples of what Student Transport might constitute: - * Scheduled Bus services from point A to B with pickups on route. * Organised coach trips to points of interest and education visits. Any resulting DPS agreement resulting from this exercise will be available to Further Education Institutions, Universities, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, Museums and other similar organisations who are CPC Members (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php) and all CPC future members (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools). Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17824. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17824 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d123ab-7f4b-4f0f-9e69-e69f667a02ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,592,445 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 3AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Appleton
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARRINGTON'S OWN BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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