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CA17082 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

WINSTANLEY COLLEGE

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) has been completed by Winstanley College, based in Wigan, England. This tender, titled "CA17082 - CPC/KB/02/2023," falls under the transport services category and is designated with the CPV code 60000000. The DPS will supply transport services to educational entities such as Further Education Institutions, Universities, and Schools across various regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe. The procurement utilised an open procedure method. Key dates include the contract period from 1st September 2026 to 17th July 2028. The value of the awarded contract is £475,200. Three suppliers have been awarded: Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, Furlongs Travel Ltd, and Walls of Wigan Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing reliable transport services tailored to educational needs. Enterprises specialising in student transport, such as scheduled bus services and organised educational trips, will find this DPS particularly beneficial. The opportunity is ideal for SMEs capable of providing services across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and international territories. Businesses entering this framework can enhance their market reach by connecting with a variety of educational establishments, broadening their client base and potentially increasing revenue streams through repeat and wide-scale service engagements.

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Notice Title

CA17082 - 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 CA17082. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17082 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39597dc6-387a-4c65-b74b-2b435b9ed667
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£475,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 17 Jul 2028 1-2 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
WINSTANLEY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN5 7XF
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Makerfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ATLANTIC TRAVEL GB

FURLONGS TRAVEL

WALLS OF WIGAN

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