Tender

WQE College - Student Transport Services

WYGGESTON AND QUEEN ELIZABETH I COLLEGE

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College, located in Leicester, is seeking providers of Student Transport Services to support a new service offering for their campus. This procurement process, categorised under transport services (excluding waste transport), is currently in the tender stage. The open procedure tender invites submissions until 12th March 2025, with services expected to commence shortly after. Interested suppliers must register with multiquote.com to express interest and access full contract details. The contract period is set at 60 months, starting with an initial 24 months and options to extend for up to three additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector to establish or expand their offerings within the education sector. Enterprises with a solid track record in providing high-quality transport services, particularly for educational institutions, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. To participate, companies must demonstrate their business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience by completing and submitting a Selection Questionnaire via the specified electronic submission method. This is an excellent growth opportunity for reliable and experienced transport service providers.

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Notice Title

WQE College - Student Transport Services

Notice Description

WQE College are seeking providers of Student Transport Services to support a new service offering for their Campus based in Leicester.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WQE College are seeking providers of Student Transport Services to support a new service offering for their Campus based in Leicester.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 3x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004373-2025
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYGGESTON AND QUEEN ELIZABETH I COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.middleton@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162231900

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RJ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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