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Award

01 Jul 2026 at 11:12

TenderUpdate

28 Mar 2026 at 06:20

Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 22:08

Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 14:47

Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Home to School Transport Bus and Coach Services on the Isle of Wight (2026)" has reached the award stage, with Isle of Wight Council as the buying organisation. This contract, within the services industry, involves hiring buses and coaches with drivers for local schools. The contract's procurement method is an open procedure, indicative of competitive transparency. The tender related to six lots, covering multiple schools around Newport, Isle of Wight. The procurement process began with planning in 2025, moved through to the tender stage in March 2026, and by July 2026, has entered the completion stage, with contracts commencing on 1st September 2026 and continuing until 31st August 2028, featuring possible extensions.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for both large companies and SMEs, especially those specialising in transportation services. With a contract value estimated at approximately £9.7 million, businesses providing reliable and environmentally sustainable transport solutions stand a competitive chance. SMEs that can meet the quality and price criteria are encouraged to apply, while larger firms who can handle multi-site operations will also find it suitable. Such contracts have potential extensions, providing longer-term engagement and stable business potential in the transport sector on the Isle of Wight. Successful bidders have a chance to reinforce their presence in the public sector, leveraging this contract as a substantial business growth milestone.

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Notice Title

Home to School Transport Bus and Coach Services on the Isle of Wight (2026)

Notice Description

Home to School Transport Bus and Coach Services on the Isle of Wight (2026). Relating to the provision of home to school bus and coach services for mainstream and SEN which is a statutory function for the Local Authority. In October 2025, the Authority engaged with potential suppliers to seek views and feedback to the information provided and questionnaire. This was intended to be used to assist the Authority on deciding the next steps for the procurement of Home to School Transport Bus and Coach Services on the Isle of Wight (2026) Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052491. Now (March 2026) we are in a position to issue the open tender opportunity. Please note that the overall whole life value is expected to be in the region of estimate of PS9,645,650. This had to be set out as PS9,700,000 in this notice (rounded up) and the value splits per lot are estimates only.

Lot Information

Lot 1a - Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, PO30 5QU AND Christ the King College, Wellington Road

Renewal: 2 x 12month extensions utilised at the sole discretion of the Authority

Lot 1b - Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport

Renewal: 2 x 12month extensions utilised at the sole discretion of the Authority

Lot 1c - Lift Ryde, Pell Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LL

Renewal: 2 x 12month extensions utilised at the sole discretion of the Authority

Lot 1d - The Bay Church of England School, The Fairway, Sandown

Renewal: 2 x 12month extensions utilised at the sole discretion of the Authority

Lot 1e - The Island Free School, Newport Road, Ventnor

Renewal: 2 x 12month extensions utilised at the sole discretion of the Authority

Lot 2a - Medina House School, School Lane, Newport, PO30 2HS AND St George's School, Watergate Road, Newport

Renewal: 2 x 12month extensions utilised at the sole discretion of the Authority

Planning Information

Please complete the questionnaire which can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2a07b3fc-e5b0-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052491
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061663-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£10,534,704 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO SOUTH COAST

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