Planning

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

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 14:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning the "Home to School Transport Bus and Coach Services on the Isle of Wight (2026)." This tender involves the provision of bus and coach services for mainstream and special educational needs (SEN) students, which is a statutory responsibility of the Local Authority. The procurement is expected to start on 1st September 2026 and last until 31st August 2030, with possible extensions until 2033. Interested parties are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire by 24th November 2025. The estimated budget for this services contract is £15,199,160 net, with a gross value of £18,239,000, and is delivered across the Isle of Wight, specifically in the region UKJ34.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those offering bus and coach hire with drivers, as it provides an opportunity to secure a substantial, long-term government contract. Companies specialising in transportation services, particularly those with experience in educational transport, will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The engagement with potential suppliers is part of an ongoing effort to assess capabilities and inform further procurement strategies, offering businesses a chance to showcase their strengths and influence the scope of future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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. The Authority is engaging with potential suppliers to seek views and feedback to the information provided and questionnaire. This is 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.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052491
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068293-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,199,160 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vanessa Squibb
Contact Email
vanessa.squibb@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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