Award

CA15167 - Sparsholt College Hampshire: Provision of home to college bus services

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

08 May 2025 at 08:31

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 09:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of home to college bus services by Sparsholt College Hampshire has reached the award update stage as of 8th May 2025. The tender, titled "CA15167 - Sparsholt College Hampshire: Provision of home to college bus services," involves services within the hire of buses and coaches with a driver industry category. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with a focus on multiple routes servicing locations in and around Hampshire, UK, such as Aldershot, Bournemouth, and Andover. The tender period concluded on 14th March 2025, and the contract period extends from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises that specialise in transportation services, as the contract includes diverse routes across Southern England. Companies offering competitive bus hire services, including those able to cater to the specified routes, would be well-suited to this opportunity. The successful suppliers, XELABUS LIMITED, RideTandem, and LAGUNA TRAVEL LIMITED, show the importance of a reliable and responsive bus service provider network. The involvement of these experienced suppliers highlights a competitive and enriching opportunity for transport businesses looking to expand their footprint in educational institution services.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15167 - Sparsholt College Hampshire: Provision of home to college bus services

Notice Description

Home to college bus service to Sparsholt College in Sparsholt, Hampshire and Andover College in Andover, Hampshire Includes Lots: Lot 1: Aldershot Route Lot 2: Amesbury Route Lot 3: Bitterne Route Lot 4: Bournemouth Route Lot 5: Cosham Route Lot 6: Gosport Route Lot 7: Havant Route Lot 8: Lymington Route Lot 9: Newbury Route Lot 10: Ringwood Route Lot 11: Sway Route Lot 12: Thatcham Route Lot 13: West Wellow Route Lot 14: Whiteley Route Lot 15: Church Crookham Route Lot 16: Andover Routes To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15167. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15167 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce8e83b1-bbe7-4f9b-9876-413608bb1e4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf68ef7-c0bb-4164-82ad-b94277d9026b
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

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£502,775 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 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
SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO21 2NF
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Wonston and Micheldever
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LAGUNA TRAVEL

RIDETANDEM

XELABUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ce8e83b1-bbe7-4f9b-9876-413608bb1e4b-2025-05-08T09:31:25+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-08T09:31:25+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ce8e83b1-bbe7-4f9b-9876-413608bb1e4b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "f45ac489-577a-49c4-b040-39fdb346f204",
        "title": "CA15167 - Sparsholt College Hampshire: Provision of home to college bus services",
        "description": "Home to college bus service to Sparsholt College in Sparsholt, Hampshire and Andover College in Andover, Hampshire Includes Lots: Lot 1: Aldershot Route Lot 2: Amesbury Route Lot 3: Bitterne Route Lot 4: Bournemouth Route Lot 5: Cosham Route Lot 6: Gosport Route Lot 7: Havant Route Lot 8: Lymington Route Lot 9: Newbury Route Lot 10: Ringwood Route Lot 11: Sway Route Lot 12: Thatcham Route Lot 13: West Wellow Route Lot 14: Whiteley Route Lot 15: Church Crookham Route Lot 16: Andover Routes To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15167. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15167 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.",
        "datePublished": "2025-01-24T09:03:06Z",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "60172000",
            "description": "Hire of buses and coaches with driver"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SO21 2NF"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SO21 2NF"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-03-14T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2030-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf68ef7-c0bb-4164-82ad-b94277d9026b",
                "datePublished": "2025-01-24T09:03:06Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-113342",
            "name": "Sparsholt College Hampshire",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sparsholt College Hampshire"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sparsholt",
                "locality": "Winchester",
                "postalCode": "SO21 2NF",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Anna Thompson",
                "email": "support@multiquote.com",
                "telephone": "0151 482 9230"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://suppliers.multiquote.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-316986",
            "name": "XELABUS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "XELABUS LIMITED"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit 10 (Offices), Barton Park Industrial Estates, Eastleigh, SO506RR"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-316987",
            "name": "RideTandem",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "RideTandem"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2BN"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-316988",
            "name": "LAGUNA TRAVEL LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "LAGUNA TRAVEL LIMITED"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Laguna Hotel, 6 Suffolk road South, Bournemouth, BH2 6AZ"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-113342",
        "name": "Sparsholt College Hampshire"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ce8e83b1-bbe7-4f9b-9876-413608bb1e4b-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-05-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-01-24T09:03:06Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 502775,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-316986",
                    "name": "XELABUS LIMITED"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-316987",
                    "name": "RideTandem"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-316988",
                    "name": "LAGUNA TRAVEL LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2030-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf68ef7-c0bb-4164-82ad-b94277d9026b",
                    "datePublished": "2025-01-24T09:03:06Z",
                    "dateModified": "2025-05-08T09:31:25+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}