Award

Provision of Bus Transport Services

BEDFORD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 09:45

Tender

06 Jan 2025 at 13:38

Planning

03 Dec 2024 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College has completed the contracting process for the provision of bus transport services under an open procedure. The procurement, categorised under road transport services (CPV code 60100000), aims to transport students from specific collection points around Shuttleworth College in the morning and return them in the evening, covering 8 routes and 2 additional shuttle routes. The contract, valued at £1,459,875.35, was signed on 15 April 2025 and awarded to Cozy Travel Ltd. The procurement adhered to legal requirements under CELEX 32014L0024 and GPA coverage, and the initial planning stage was documented on 3 December 2024, followed by tender submissions up to 7 February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in student or educational transport services. Cozy Travel Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Sandy, UKH2, will now manage the routes. Such contracts offer potential growth in the sector by serving ongoing and established educational institutions, making it ideal for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public transportation services. The focus on quality and price criteria during the evaluation process ensures that tendering businesses can provide high-value services, enhancing their credibility and market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bus Transport Services

Notice Description

The service requirement is to bring students from specific collection points around Shuttleworth College in the morning, and to return them in the evening. There are 8 x required routes, plus 2 additional shuttle routes from the college coach park to two local satellite sites. One provider is required to serve all routes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service requirement is to bring students from specific collection points around Shuttleworth College in the morning, and to return them in the evening. There are 8 x required routes, plus 2 additional shuttle routes from the college coach park to two local satellite sites. One provider is required to serve all routes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c1d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015164-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,459,875 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months 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
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Craig Pullen
Contact Email
craig@cpconsulting.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7531975978

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COZY TRAVEL

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