Award

Provision of Bus Transport Services

BEDFORD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 10:37

Planning

03 Dec 2024 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Bus Transport Services" to Cozy Travel Ltd. This contract, under the road transport services category (CPV 60100000), focuses on transporting students from various collection points around Shuttleworth College to the college and back each day. The procurement stage is complete, with the award stage finalized on 15 April 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £1,459,875.35, will be in effect from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028. The open procedure used for this tender allowed for broad participation, encouraging competition and transparency. This project is specifically focused in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the transport services sector, especially those classified as SMEs, to engage in providing reliable and efficient student transport solutions. Companies with sufficient fleet capacity and operational capability to service multiple routes will find this contract beneficial for regional business growth and reputation enhancement. Organizations that can assure seamless daily operations and meet the high standards set forth by the educational institution will likely thrive while fostering long-term business relationships and expanding their service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Bus Transport Services

Notice Description

The service requirement is to bring students from specific collection points around Shuttleworth College in the morning, and to return them in the evening. There are 8 x required routes, plus 2 additional shuttle routes from the college coach park to two local satellite sites. One provider is required to service all routes Additional information: Tender packs are available from Craig Pullen via email at craig@cpconsulting.org.uk Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the instructions in the tender pack - no other forms of submission will be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a439d7b4-dc26-48b3-b360-c6dc2259f364
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b58f0c-d7df-4e29-bb87-ac7f0cee50b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,459,875 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Apr 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Craig Pullen
Contact Email
craig@cpconsulting.org.uk
Contact Phone
07531 975978

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COZY TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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