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CA16185 - Shrewsbury College Group - Student Transport Services

Shrewsbury Colleges Group

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13 Aug 2025 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Shrewsbury Colleges Group's Student Transport Services has reached the award stage. This contract involves provisions for seven student transport routes across several regions, including the West Midlands and Wales, with the start date of the contract commencing on 1st September 2025 and running until 31st August 2028. The buying organisation, Shrewsbury Colleges Group, located in Shrewsbury, England, managed this procurement activity through an open procedure, suited for small and medium-sized enterprises. The awarded contract, valued at £633,116.36, was officially published on 13th August 2025, and involves multiple suppliers, namely Lakeside Coaches Ltd, Longmynd Travel, and CELTIC TRAVEL.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger services. Enterprises capable of organising and managing transport logistics efficiently will thrive in this procurement as the contract requires servicing multiple delivery addresses, including regions outside the UK. Companies focusing on sustainable transport solutions or those looking to expand their operational range across the UK and beyond might find this contract beneficial for business growth and portfolio diversification. The open procurement method makes this an attractive opportunity for SMEs to establish ties with educational institutions, which could lead to long-term business relationships and future opportunities in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16185 - Shrewsbury College Group - Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Shrewsbury College Group are seeking proposals from suppliers of Student Transport Services to meet its requirements for seven routes commencing September 2025. Includes Lots: Lot 5: Lot 5 - West Midlands (England) Lot 10: Lot 10 - Wales To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16185. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16185 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36030f0b-e0ca-4d85-adf5-4f9c608bbf35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/853d5472-8ece-4c70-836a-d1d29c07c08b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£633,116 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6PR
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Column & Sutton
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CELTIC TRAVEL

Lakeside Coaches Ltd

Longmynd Travel

Further Information

Notice Documents

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