Award

CA16654 - NCD539 - Student Transport Services

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM

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Award

16 Dec 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CA16654 - NCD539 - Student Transport Services," initiated by New College Durham, involved the hire of buses and coaches with a driver within the North East area. Classified under the CPV category of services, this tender is located in Durham, England, and explores options for delivery across various regions, including European territories and the UK. Concluding with the award stage, the tender had its award notice published on 16 December 2025. The contract period for the service will commence on 1 February 2026 and end on 31 January 2028, following an open procedure procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), engaged in transportation services. Businesses adept in logistics and fleet management will find this opportunity advantageous due to its scale and duration. Stanley Travel (North East) Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a local business expanding its reach through public sector contracts. Companies with similar capabilities for providing reliable transport services are well-suited to compete in future procurement processes of this nature.

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Notice Title

CA16654 - NCD539 - Student Transport Services

Notice Description

NCD539 - Student Transport Services within the North East area To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16654. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16654 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db01ab7f-e0a0-494f-ad69-346361619d74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab65c5e2-e476-4257-b633-76974eea1fb9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
£60,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 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
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Contact Name
Jillian Fletcher
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5ES
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANLEY TRAVEL (NORTH EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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