Tender

Riverside College - Supplementary Student Transport Services

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE HALTON

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Tender

09 May 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Riverside College Halton is inviting tenders for supplementary student transport services, with the aim of appointing a single supplier for a contract starting on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2027. The procurement process is an open procedure, and the tender is classified under the transport services category. The estimated contract value is £400,000 GBP. Interested parties need to submit their proposals by 9 June 2025, following an electronic submission policy. The tender is managed from the college's location in Widnes, UK, with all relevant documents accessible online. This opportunity is part of a broader initiative to coordinate with the main student transport contract.

This tender presents a lucrative prospect for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those experienced in educational transport logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contract favours such entities. To stand a competitive chance, interested companies should ensure they are registered on the MultiQuote platform and demonstrate compliance with requisite business quality standards and relevant experience through a completed Selection Questionnaire. The contract provides potential for extension, thereby offering sustained business growth and a stable revenue stream over several years.

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Notice Title

Riverside College - Supplementary Student Transport Services

Notice Description

Riverside College is looking for a single supplier to provide supplementary student transport services for a contract commencing 1 September 2025, ending 31 August 2027. These services are to provide an 'as required' service to support the main contract and will have the same co-terminus date as the main contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051017
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020193-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE HALTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.richardson@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07780 159658

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QQ
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

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