Tender

CA17507 - WFCG - Student Transport Services

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group is initiating a procurement process under the title "CA17507 - WFCG - Student Transport Services" in the services industry category, with a focus on transport services (excluding waste transport). Located in Slough, England, the contracting authority seeks providers for this open procedure, which includes multiple lots. The tender process is active, with key deadlines including the tender period closing on 30th April 2026 at 12:00 PM and the contract period commencing on 3rd August 2026 and concluding on 2nd August 2029. Interested parties can access the competition via the MultiQuote platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of servicing educational institutions. Given the open procurement method, it allows for broad participation and competitive tendering. The procurement is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing them with a chance to expand their market presence and secure a long-term contract. Businesses with the capability to operate in diverse geographic locations, including regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, alongside the United Kingdom, will particularly benefit from participating in this tender.

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Notice Title

CA17507 - WFCG - Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group - Tender for Student Transport Services - Full information within documents Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 Lot 2: Lot 2 Lot 3: Lot 3 Lot 4: Lot 4 Lot 5: Lot 3 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17507. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17507 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59784fc0-3a2c-46fa-bc0d-3c18e88dd618
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa23298-575d-42c4-8f36-a6d22728ea3b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL3 8BY
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Langley St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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