Tender

CA17592 - STC - Student Transport Services Tender

STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent College is announcing an active tender for student transport services, classified under the transport services industry category. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to compete. This tender is tailored for services related to road transport, including the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The delivery locations encompass Stoke-on-Trent, various British territories, Channel Islands, and more widely across the United Kingdom and Europe. Currently in the tender stage, interested parties have until 12 May 2026 to submit their proposals, with the contract period scheduled from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029. The procurement is suitable for small and medium enterprises but not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for companies within the transport sector aiming to grow their business through partnerships with educational institutions. Businesses specialising in public road transport, as well as those offering hire services for buses and coaches, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Companies that can provide reliable student transport solutions across multiple locations will be well-positioned to compete. The potential for a multi-year engagement offers the chance for sustained growth and stability, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational transport services market.

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Notice Title

CA17592 - STC - Student Transport Services Tender

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent College Student Transport Services Tender To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17592. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17592 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cda4479-46fa-4d9a-9a84-924a13f63dcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2a520a-d433-4be3-91d4-3b51d4ac397b
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)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20263 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
STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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