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CA17346 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE

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11 May 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Warrington & Vale Royal College, involves the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Student Transport Services. This opportunity, titled "CA17346 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)," falls under the "Transport services (excl. Waste transport)" category. The procurement took place through an open procedure, with the tender stage completed and the award made on 11 May 2026. The contract will start on 1 September 2026 and end on 31 August 2027. This DPS is accessible to Further Education Institutions, Universities, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, Museums, and other similar organisations that are members of CPC, as well as local authorities that procure on behalf of educational establishments. The procurement process is open to SMEs.

This tender presents vital opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing student transport solutions such as scheduled bus services and organised coach trips. The DPS allows multiple suppliers to participate, offering consistent business growth potential through collaborations with a broad spectrum of educational institutions across various regions, including the UK and British Oversea Territories. This is an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector by securing long-term, stable contracts, especially for SMEs looking to increase their market presence.

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Notice Title

CA17346 - 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 CA17346. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17346 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/9c1e3820-a7e9-4687-9f9d-0a3418d4324b
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA2 8QA
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
Orford
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARRINGTON'S OWN BUSES

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