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CA18241 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

NCG Corporation

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28 Aug 2026 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

NCG Corporation procured student transport services through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), covering organised coach trips for students in educational environments, including journeys to points of interest and education visits. The service is classified as transport services (CPV 60000000) and is a services contract. The DPS can be used by Further Education Institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and similar organisations that are CPC members, as well as future CPC members. Local authorities may also use it when procuring transport for educational establishments. Delivery covers the United Kingdom and international destinations, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and other parts of the world.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. The tender deadline was 17 August 2026 at 14:00. The contract was awarded to Sussex Coaches on 28 August 2026 for £10,000, with the contract period running from 14 September 2026 to 13 September 2030. The opportunity is structured as a Dynamic Purchasing System rather than a single defined journey or route. It is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. NCG Corporation is the buyer and Sussex Coaches is the selected supplier. The published procurement value was also £10,000. The award is active, with no cancellation or termination recorded.

This award demonstrates recurring demand for organised coach transport supporting educational visits and trips to points of interest across the UK and international destinations. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to provide reliable coach operations for students, plan and deliver journeys to varied destinations, and work with a broad customer base spanning schools, colleges, universities, academies, museums and local authorities. Suppliers should be able to operate within a purchasing system used by multiple educational establishments, respond consistently to individual transport requirements and demonstrate capacity for both domestic and overseas travel. The award to a specialist coach operator indicates that practical transport delivery, dependable service management and experience of education-related passenger movements are central to competing effectively when this requirement next reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18241 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Notice Description

A "Student Transport Service" is any form of transport relating to student in an educational environment, and will constitute of organised coach trips to points of interest and education visits. Any resulting DPS agreement resulting from this exercise will be available to Further Education Institutions, Universities, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, Museums and other similar organisations who are CPC Members (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php) and all CPC future members (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools). Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18241. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18241 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb712369-96c4-4623-bb39-93fbca81b26d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad047ae-ebb6-456d-b6fe-062f1f1ece42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2030 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
NCG Corporation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX COACHES

Further Information

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