Tender

School Transport Services

PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

03 May 2024 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Penk Valley Academy Trust is inviting proposals for the provision of out-of-catchment school transport services starting in September 2024. The contract, valued at £230,000 GBP, will last for one academic year with a possible extension subject to Board approval. The transport services will cover school transportation to specified locations for 190 school days per year, with potential for flexibility and additional school routes.

This tender by the Penk Valley Academy Trust presents opportunities for transportation service providers to secure a contract for school transport services, fostering business growth in the services sector. Businesses capable of providing reliable, safe, and flexible transport services for school children in the Penkridge area are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of May 31, 2024, presenting a timely opportunity for interested businesses to participate.

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Notice Title

School Transport Services

Notice Description

Penk Valley Academy Trust is seeking proposals from qualified transportation service providers for the provision of out of catchment school transport services commencing September 2024. The contract will be for one academic year commencing September 2024 with an option to extend for a further academic year with Trust Board approval. The contracted Transport Services will, in summary: * Provide transport to and from schools Monday - Friday as per the agreed times with Penk Valley Academy Trust * Provide transport to and from the areas listed on the route sheets for Wolgarston High School ST19 5RX and the Rural Enterprise Academy ST19 5PH with an option to add in more schools within Penkridge, should the needs arise * To provide a service for 38 weeks (190 School days) per academic year during term time only, with the availability to be flexible when required * To maintain reliable and regular contact with the transport team regarding any issues, concerns and changes * To maintain seating plans and check student bus passes for safeguarding purposes where appropriate

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracted Transport Services will, in summary: * Provide transport to and from schools Monday - Friday as per the agreed times with Penk Valley Academy Trust * Provide transport to and from the areas listed on the route sheets for Wolgarston High School ST19 5RX and the Rural Enterprise Academy ST19 5PH with an option to add in more schools within Penkridge, should the needs arise * To provide a service for 38 weeks (190 School days) per academic year during term time only, with the availability to be flexible when required * To maintain reliable and regular contact with the transport team regarding any issues, concerns and changes * To maintain seating plans and check student bus passes for safeguarding purposes where appropriate

Options: The contract is initially for 12 months. The contract could be extended for a further 12 months but ONLY with prior approval of the Trust Board of Directors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045760
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014419-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Janet Marson
Contact Email
j-marson@penkvalley.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7732177463

Buyer Location

Locality
PENKRIDGE
Postcode
ST19 5RX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Penkridge North & Acton Trussell
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

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