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Bury College - Student Transportation - ITT

Bury College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 10:00

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2024 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury College is undertaking a procurement process for student transportation services, titled "Bury College - Student Transportation - ITT". The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts signed on 26th June 2025. The transportation services cover routes across Rawtenstall, Littleborough, Moston, and Bolton, with the service span starting from 4th September 2024 and extending to 3rd September 2027, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. The services are classified under the CPV code for transport services, excluding waste transport, and will primarily occur in the Manchester area (region UKD33). The procurement followed an open procedure governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, reflecting its compliance with international standards under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport service industry, particularly those with capabilities in providing large-scale, scheduled bus services with a focus on quality delivery, staffing, and customer care. With a heavy emphasis on quality and price as award criteria, businesses that are well-equipped with the necessary resources and experience in public transportation services will find this tender advantageous. Companies like TRANZCARE TRAVEL LIMITED, which have been successful in securing contracts, exemplify the type of enterprise that can benefit and expand their service offerings in partnership with educational institutions such as Bury College. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for growth, making it an attractive proposition for similarly positioned firms aiming to enhance their portfolio in the educational transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bury College - Student Transportation - ITT

Notice Description

Bury College Student Transportation Tender from 4th September 2024 - 3rd September 2027 (with 2 possible 12 month extensions)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Rawtenstall Route

Lot 1 - Rawtenstall AM and PM journeys will require a minimum seating capacity of 35 - no standing. Please note that time and routes are subject to change. * Fieldhouse Road / Cronkeyshaw Common 7.30am * Whitworth Road / Gale Street 7.31am * Whitworth, Tong lane 7.35am * Shawforth Chapel 7.38am * Newline Road 7.40am * Stacksteads, Toll Bar 7.45am * Waterfoot, Co-op 7.50am * Rawtenstall, Bus Stop, Opp Fire Station 7.55am * Haslingden Road 7.58am * Manchester Road (Woolpack Hotel) 8.00am * Edenfield, Roston Arms 8.10am * Walmersley Road (Post Office) 8.20am * Bury College 8.30am The return journey is the reverse of the above route leaving Bury College at 4.45pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 4.15pm on Tuesday & Thursday (TBC).

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

Lot 2 - Littleborough

AM and PM journeys will require a minimum seating capacity of 35 - no standing. Please note that time and routes are subject to change. * Church Street 7:35am * Halifax Road/Smithy Bridge Road 7:43am * St James Church 7:50am * St. Mary's Gate 8.00am * Manchester Road (Tesco) 8.05am * Bolton Road (opposite Springfield Park) 8.10am * Heywood Library 8.15am * Heywood Summit 8.18am * Bury College 8:35am The return journey is the reverse of the above route leaving Bury College at 4.45pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 4.15pm on Tuesday & Thursday (TBC)

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

Lot 3 - Moston

AM and PM journeys will require a minimum seating capacity of 53 - no standing. Please note that time and routes are subject to change. * Lightbowne Road (after Nuthurst Road) 8.10am * Victoria Avenue East (after Northwood Drive) 8.14am * Victoria Avenue (after Hill Lane) 8.20am * Victoria Avenue (after Plant Hill Road) 8.22am * Bury College 8.40am The return journey is the reverse of the above route leaving Bury College at 4.45pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 4.15pm on Tuesday & Thursday (TBC)

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

Lot 4 - Bolton 1

AM and PM journeys will require a minimum seating capacity of 53 - no standing. Please note that time and routes are subject to change. * Bottom of Halliwell Road 7.30am * Halliwell Road (opposite St Paul's Church) 7.35am * Mossbank Way 7.41am * Blackburn Road (Starbucks) 7.45am * Darwen Road 7.55am * Turton Road 7.57am * Bolton Road 7.59am * Lea Gate 8.03am * Longsight 8.06am * Hardy Mill Road 8.07am * Arthur Lane 8.08am * Bury Old Road 8.10am * Church Street 8.15am * Cockey Moor Road 8.17am * Ainsworth Arms 8.20am * Bury College 8.30am The return journey is the reverse of the above route leaving Bury College at 4.45pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 4.15pm on Tuesday & Thursday (TBC).

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-0472e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035286-2025
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
£275,652 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20251 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
Bury College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
BL9 0BG
Postcode Area
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Redvales
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRANZCARE TRAVEL LIMITED

Further Information

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