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Home to College Transport

Inspire Education Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2024 at 17:27

Award Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2024 at 15:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Inspire Education Group has completed a public procurement process for the provision of home-to-college transport services, specifically involving the hiring of buses and coaches with drivers. This tender, titled "Home to College Transport," covers services for Peterborough College and Stamford College, with routes spanning various locations in and around Peterborough and Stamford. The procurement process utilised a selective method (restricted procedure) and is now in the award stage. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 25th July 2024, with services expected to commence for an initial 36 months and an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The total value of the awarded contracts is significant, reflecting the crucial role this service plays in facilitating student transportation.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in the hire of buses and coaches. Companies with capabilities in reliable and high-quality service delivery, added value proposals, and robust contract management would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. The awarded suppliers, such as Dews Coaches, nationwide coaches ltd, W.H. Fowler & Sons (Coaches) Ltd, and BLAND'S (RUTLAND) LTD, highlight the competitive nature and varied participation in this sector. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their market presence, increase their revenue streams, and strengthen their relationships with educational institutions and public sector buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home to College Transport

Notice Description

To provide home to colege transport for Inspire Education Group

Lot Information

Route 1 - Peterborough College

Earith, Colne, Somersham, Warboys, Upwood, Bury, Ramsey Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm

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

Route 2 - Peterborough College

Manea, Chatteris, Benwick, Ramsey, Pondersbridge Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm

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

Route 3 - Peterborough College

Doddington, Wimblington, March Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm

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

Route 4 - Peterborough College

Turves, Coates, Eastrea, Whittlesey Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm

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

Route 5 - Peterborough College

Holbeach, Whaplode, Moulton, Weston, Cowbit, Crowland, Newborough Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm

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

Route 6 - Peterborough College

Pinchbeck, Spalding Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm

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

Route 7 - Peterborough College

March, Guyhirn, Thorney Toll, Thorney, Eye Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm

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

Route 8 - Peterborough College

Sawtry, Conington, Yaxley, Hampton Vale Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm

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

Shuttle Bus - Peterborough College

Peterborough College, MJC (Media and Journalism Centre) Broadway

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

Route 1 - Stamford College

Gretton, Corby, Weldon, Upper Benefield, Oundle, Glapthorn, Southwick, Woodnewton, Apethorpe, Kings Cliffe, Collyweston, Easton on the Hill Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm

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

Route 2 - Stamford College

Whittlesey, Stanground, Hampton Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm

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

Route 3 - Stamford College

Fletton, Woodston, The Ortons, Alwalton Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm

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

Route 4 - Stamford College

Thorney, Eye, Welland, Dogsthorpe, Central Peterborough (Eastern Ave/Eastfield Rd/Brewery Tap), Paston, Gunthorpe Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm

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

Route 5 - Stamford College

Sawtry, Stilton, Folksworth, Yaxley, Wansford, Wittering Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm

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

Route 6 - Stamford College

Wyberton, Kirton, Sutterton, Gosberton, Surfleet, Pinchbeck, Deeping St Nicholas Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm

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

Route 7 - Stamford College

Moulton, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach, Whaplode, Weston, Fulney

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

Route 8 - Stamford College

Donington, Quadring, Gosberton, West Pinchbeck, Little London, Spalding Common, Deeping St Nicholas, Hop Pole Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm

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

Route 9 - Stamford College

Gedney Hill, Holbeach St John, Moulton Chapel, Cowbit, Crowland, Newborough, Peakirk, Glinton, Northborough, Maxey Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044a76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023307-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,231,165 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,669,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inspire Education Group
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 4DZ
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BLAND'S (RUTLAND) LTD

Dews Coaches

W.H. Fowler & Sons (Coaches) Ltd

nationwide coaches ltd

Further Information

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