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Mini Competition for Student Transport Services - AWARD

IN-TEND E-TENDERING

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13 May 2025 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The RNN Group recently completed a procurement process, awarding a contract for "Mini Competition for Student Transport Services" under Lot 3: Yorkshire and the Humber of their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement, which was in the award stage, was managed by the In-Tend e-Tendering platform. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, was awarded to Zeelo Ltd on 13th May 2025. The service includes providing student transport for college learners during term time, exclusively on college days, with the service beginning on 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2029. This procurement falls under the buses and coaches industry category, with service locations including the United Kingdom and various international locations.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities to manage compliant and customer-focused student transportation. Although Zeelo Ltd has been awarded the contract, other businesses in the transport sector, especially those that provide similarly specialised services, can look for similar opportunities in future tenders. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, adherence to safety standards, and efficient service delivery would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes facilitated through such DPS frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mini Competition for Student Transport Services - AWARD

Notice Description

This further competition is being carried out using Lot 3: Yorkshire and the Humber of the Student Transport DPS, Reference CA13292. RNN Group herein referred to as "The Group" is seeking a single Service Provider to provide a safe, compliant, customer focused Student Transport service provision which will allow RNN Group learners to travel from their home to college sites and back daily, college days only, Monday to Friday and during term time only. Please see the Tender pack for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015539e5-dfd5-44ea-a88a-b6b7ff603c40
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121500 - Coaches

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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
IN-TEND E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S65 1EG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZEELO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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