This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2023 at 16:24

Tender

02 Nov 2022 at 20:08

Summary of the contracting process

Kingston Maurward College is seeking suppliers to provide student transport services in Dorset. The procurement consists of two lots for mini-bus and double-decker routes. Suppliers can bid for both lots, but only one supplier will be awarded for each. The procurement method is open, with a focus on quality criteria (including service delivery & capacity, staffing, and customer care) and price. Key dates include the tender period end date on 11th January 2023 and the bid opening on the same day.

This tender by Kingston Maurward College presents opportunities for transport service providers to expand their business. Companies with expertise in transport services, capacity management, and customer care are well-suited to compete. The tender's focus on quality criteria and price ensures a fair evaluation process for potential suppliers. Businesses interested should ensure compliance with the submission terms, including the electronic submission method. The award period starts on 11th January 2023, providing a timeline for successful bidders to prepare for contract implementation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Kingston Maurward College - Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Kingston Maurward College are looking for up to two suppliers to provide student transport services based on two lots. Lot 1 - Mini-bus routes & Lot 2 -Double decker routes. Please note, only one supplier will be awarded for each individual lot.

Lot Information

Mini-bus routes

This lot is for the Kingston Maurward College student transport routes which can be fulfilled with mini-bus vehicles. Suppliers are allowed to bid for both Lots 1 and 2. Please note, only one supplier will be awarded for this lot.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Double decker routes

This lot is for the Kingston Maurward College student transport routes which can be fulfilled with double-decker vehicles. Suppliers are allowed to bid for both Lots 1 and 2. Please note, only one supplier will be awarded for this lot.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037e8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007751-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,914,388 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kingston Maurward College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT2 8PY
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Charminster St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Transport2 (UK) Ltd trading as Kura

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