Award

Schools transport - Perranporth to Penair School

PENAIR SCHOOL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

10 Oct 2025 at 11:53

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 11:45

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 11:24

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 11:33

Tender

23 May 2025 at 14:50

Planning

15 May 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Schools transport - Perranporth to Penair School" tender, initiated by Penair School in Truro, UK, has progressed to contract award. The school, operating under the sub-central government public authority, initially launched the tender on 23rd May 2025. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, entails providing transport services for students from the Goonhavern/Perranporth area to the school with an operational start date of 3rd September 2025 and running till 17th July 2026. With a contract value of £311,600, the successful bid has been awarded to Hopley's Coaches Limited. The tender focuses on the transport services industry and covers operational compliance and service quality among its award criteria.

This contract offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in school or youth-related transport services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capability to deliver reliable and safe transport under an established schedule stand well-suited for such opportunities. The contract criteria highlight the importance of service quality, vehicle standards, and legal compliance, suggesting that operators with a strong track record in these areas may find similar future tenders. Furthermore, the one-year contract extension possibility provides an additional avenue for long-term engagement and business expansion if the performance expectations are met.

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Notice Title

Schools transport - Perranporth to Penair School

Notice Description

Supply of school transport services for the 2025-26 academic year to transport 258 students from the Goonhavern/Perranporth area of Cornwall to Penair School (TR1 1TN). The service is required from 03/09/2025 until 17/07/2026 during term time only and will not be required on INSET days and bank holidays. The is the possibility of a contract extension until 16th July 2027. The service is paid for by the school, therefore fares are not required to be collected. Bus routes are already established however loading list by postcode will be provided so that the supplier can put forward proposed routes, bus stops, number of vehicles and loading lists. Consideration should be given to suitable vehicles for route conditions and access limitations (narrow lanes, bridges etc.) Pupils need to arrive at Penair by 08:20 and board buses at 15:00 each day (please note buses depart promptly at 15:10)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A one year extension will be considered if both parties mutually agree to extend the contract.

Planning Information

The engagement process will run for 7 days then the tender notice will be issued.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064159-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£861,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£311,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 May 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 17 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Cancelled
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENAIR SCHOOL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Gill Hakin
Contact Email
ghakin@penair.cornwall.sch.uk
Contact Phone
+441872245130

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 1TN
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Tregolls
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPLEY'S COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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