Tender

Eastern Colleges Group - Home to College Bus Transportation

SUFFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST

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13 Apr 2023 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk Academies Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of home-to-college bus transportation services for Abbeygate Sixth Form College, One Sixth Form College, and West Suffolk College in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire/Essex borders. The contract, worth £500,000 in GBP, will start in September 2023 and run for 3 years, extendable by up to 2 additional years. The procurement method is selective, with competitive negotiation, and the tender submission deadline is 5th May 2023. Suppliers must return tenders to tenders@ridekura.com.

This tender provides an opportunity for bus and coach operators to secure a contract for closed student transport services, catering to college students exclusively. Businesses with experience in providing school transport services and using technology like the Kura App may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The opportunity requires adherence to strict submission guidelines and confidentiality, making it ideal for businesses willing to comply with detailed tender requirements and provide high-quality transportation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eastern Colleges Group - Home to College Bus Transportation

Notice Description

Abbeygate Sixth Form College, One Sixth Form College and West Suffolk College currently operate six closed student transport routes from various locations across Suffolk and the borders of Cambridgeshire and Essex. One Sixth Form College is based in Ipswich, whilst West Suffolk College and Abbeygate Sixth Form College are based in Bury St Edmunds. Service details Service type: Home to School Services Number of routes Min 6, Up to 13 in total Type of vehicles Buses or Coaches Service Start Date September 2023 Contract Duration 3 years + up to 2 additional years Technology Required Use of the Kura App and Devices Service description and requirements As a collective, the College has reviewed its student applications and route requirements, and to gain prices from the bus and coach industry for the following routes as detailed below. These will be closed services serving the colleges students only, issued with bus passes. Permitting student travel across public bus services with the same ticket would be an advantage, but not a requirement. We have listed the proposed routes below and have split them into lots. Suppliers can tender on individual lots, or all of them depending on where they operate and can service. The Colleges is considering expanding their existing service and have additional lots, that may be awarded, but the college reserve the right to not award them should the routes not be financially viable. Kura is a technology and services company that enables transport for schools, corporates and operators to provide safer, greener, smarter travel for their pupils, employees and clients. Kura are managing the tender exercise on behalf of the College. The contract will be direct between the successful operator(s) and the College. Tenderers are required to answer all applicable questions and include all documentation requested. The Tender must be completed in English. All information received in connection with this invitation to tender will be treated in the strictest confidence. In the event that the Contract is split into individual Lots, these instructions will apply to each Lot individually. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately unless otherwise stated. Tender Return & Validity Tenders must be returned via email to tenders@ridekura.com by 5th May 2023 which shall be the date fixed for submission of Tenders. Late responses will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eddc1e6-f487-48b3-ab00-ad68b44c1d17
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
David Biszby
Contact Email
tenders@ridekura.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 4UB
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Oldfield
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

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