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CA15663 - Truro and Penwith College - Student Transport Services

TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE

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02 Jun 2025 at 14:51

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

Truro and Penwith College has recently completed the procurement process for a 5-year contract commencing on 1st September 2025 for student transport services, with potential for two 12-month extensions. The tender, titled "CA15663 - Truro and Penwith College - Student Transport Services," was published on 11th April 2025 and concluded with the award announcement on 2nd June 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and included 20 lots, covering multiple bus routes. The awarded contract, valued at £9,204,682.45, was given to Plymouth Citybus, signifying the completion stage of the procurement process. The services cover various locations including Truro, England, and the overarching CPV classification is for transport services excluding waste transport.

This tender opportunity provides significant possibilities for businesses, particularly those within the transport sector, to engage with public contracts that can enhance expansion and visibility. Companies with expertise in fleet management and experience in managing large-scale transportation logistics are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The open procedure adopted for this procurement was also suitable for SMEs, enabling a wider range of businesses, including smaller enterprises, the opportunity to participate, tap into public sector procurement, and potentially secure long-term contracts that contribute to growth and economic sustainability.

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Notice Title

CA15663 - Truro and Penwith College - Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Truro and Penwith College are looking for a supplier(s) of Student Transport Services for a 5 year contract commencing 1 September 2025. There will be the opportunity of 2 x 12-month contract extensions. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Bus no 271 Lot 2: Lot 2 - Bus no 272 Lot 3: Lot 3 - Bus no 273 Lot 4: Lot 4 - Bus no 274 Lot 5: Lot 5 - Bus no 275 Lot 6: Lot 6 - Bus no 276 Lot 7: Lot 7 - Bus no 277 Lot 8: Lot 8 - Bus no 280 Lot 9: Lot 9 - Bus no 281 Lot 10: Lot 10 - Bus no 282 Lot 11: Lot 11 - Bus no 283 Lot 12: Lot 12 - Bus no 284 Lot 13: Lot 13 - Bus no 285 Lot 14: Lot 14 - Bus no 286 Lot 15: Lot 15 - Bus no 287 Lot 16: Lot 16 - Bus no 380 Lot 17: Lot 17 - Bus no 381 Lot 18: Lot 18 - Bus no 382 Lot 19: Lot 19 - Bus no 383 Lot 20: Lot 20 - all routes To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15663. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15663 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-891c3009-a394-471b-99e5-a952937f84c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55eefad4-9d2c-468a-bd90-a29c18bcec20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£9,204,682 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3XX
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLYMOUTH CITYBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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