Planning

Provision of Home to School Transport

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Planning

13 Feb 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is planning a procurement process for the provision of home-to-school transport services, aimed at ensuring pupils can travel safely and punctually to primary and secondary schools within the Swansea boundary. This tender falls under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV code 60130000). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and potential suppliers are invited to attend provider events on 18th February and 25th February 2025 at The Guildhall, Swansea, to discuss opportunities and requirements. The overall contract value is estimated at £10.5 million, and it involves a flexible arrangement of 44 confirmed routes with potential for additional routes during the framework period.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those able to provide a variety of vehicle types, including minibuses, coaches, and public-service buses. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and potentially access further funding and grants. This opportunity is particularly suited for transport providers experienced in operating within regional zones and those looking to contribute towards the social development and independence of school-aged children. Interested companies should register on the eTenderWales portal and express their interest in the project by participating in the upcoming provider events.

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Notice Title

Provision of Home to School Transport

Notice Description

This is Prior Notice of Swansea Council's intention to procure Home to School Transport to transport pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This contract will require potential variations of vehicles which will be confirmed.

Lot Information

Routes TBC and vehicle requirements TBC - there are 44 confirmed routes with flexibility to for additional routes during the term of the framework

This is an invitation to two provider events to be held at The Guildhall, St Helen's Crescent, Swansea - Comm Room 5. The events are going to be held on Tuesday 18th February and Tuesday the 25th February from 10am till 12pm. We will provide a very short 15 minute presentation about the project and the remaining duration is for you to contribute as to how we develop the tender to suit you and to let us know what we can do to make this requirement an attractive opportunity to you as providers where we can align and help develop your service during the contracts. We need your direct input and will also be able to provide info on potential funds and grants that you may be eligible for. Additional information: For further information please email procurement@swansea.gov.uk

Please refer to lot 1

Please refer to Lot 1 description as we had to add a 2nd Lot to allow the notice to be created - as mentioned 44+ lots to be confirmed and awarded post framework implementation. All info need is in Lot 1 so Lot 2 can be disregarded at this stage. Additional information: Please refer to lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004846-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

34115000 - Other passenger cars

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

34121300 - Double-decker buses

34121400 - Low-floor buses

34121500 - Coaches

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Sam Wilkes
Contact Email
sam.wilkes@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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