Tender

William Howard School - Home to School Transport

CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

William Howard School, operated by Cumbria Education Trust, is seeking to award a contract for the provision of special-purpose road passenger transport services. This tender, titled "William Howard School - Home to School Transport," falls under the services category and is focussed on transporting secondary and further education students aged 11-19 through four routes in Brampton, Cumbria (UKD1 region). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 on 21st March 2025. The contract value is estimated at GBP 855,000, covering a period of approximately five years (1800 days) without renewal options, and uses an open procedure under CELEX legal guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in handling school transport logistics. Companies capable of providing reliable, punctual, and safe passenger services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the procurement method being an open procedure allowing electronic and written submissions, a wide range of businesses can participate. This contract not only offers substantial financial rewards but also reinforces the successful bidder's reputation and potential for future contracts within the educational transport sector.

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Notice Title

William Howard School - Home to School Transport

Notice Description

The buyer (William Howard School) wishes to award a contract for the provision of passenger transport for secondary and further education students from the ages of 11-19 and involves 4 routes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The buyer (William Howard School) wishes to award a contract for the provision of passenger transport for secondary and further education students from the ages of 11-19 and involves 4 routes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04df05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005063-2025
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

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£855,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£855,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 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
CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Huntrods
Contact Email
richard.huntrods@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7393584489

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAMPTON
Postcode
CA8 1AR
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Brampton
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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