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CA15765 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

GRIMSBY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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12 Jun 2025 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" has been completed with an award stage. This process was managed by the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, based in Grimsby, England. Under the open procedure method, the DPS aimed to establish a range of student transport services accessible to various educational institutions, including Further Education Institutions, Universities, Schools, and other associated organisations. The tender, identified as CA15765, fell under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport), with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement covered a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and more. Awarded in June 2025, the contract is scheduled to operate from September 2025 to September 2027, highlighting a significant timeframe for engagement.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the educational transport sector, specifically those offering bus and coach services. It involves a dynamic purchasing system, enabling multiple suppliers to contribute, thus providing scope for both established companies and SMEs looking to expand their reach within this sector. Businesses capable of delivering diverse transport solutions for educational entities can benefit from this procurement, provided they align their services to the needs of potential clients like schools, colleges, and universities. The successful supplier, Acklams Coaches Limited, demonstrates the value placed on reliable, flexible transport solutions meeting educational needs, positioning transportation providers for growth through continued collaboration with educational institutions and local authorities.

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Notice Title

CA15765 - 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 CA15765. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15765 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/8a9c9ea4-0eb5-4497-a913-616bc1613a41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 2-3 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
GRIMSBY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
Daniel Thompson
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN34 5BQ
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACKLAMS COACHES

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