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Kendal College Student Transport

Kendal College

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 15:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Aug 2025 at 09:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 11:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kendal College has awarded a contract for student transport services to KTs Coaches of Kendal, following an open procurement process. This contract, titled "Kendal College Student Transport", falls under the road transport services category (CPV 60100000) and is significant for sub-central public authorities. The services are primarily set in Kendal, with delivery addresses spanning multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including regions UKC through UKK. The transport services are scheduled from 20th August 2025 to 17th August 2028, with a potential renewal extending up to 2030, based on performance. The procurement has been completed, with a total contract value of GBP 1,294,489, reflecting a strategic investment by Kendal College to meet transportation needs during term time, Monday to Friday.

This procurement creates considerable business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in transportation services. Companies with expertise in providing compliant vehicles under the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) have an advantageous position, as these requirements are crucial for the tender. The project provides a stable, long-term business prospect for suppliers, with possibilities for expansion if additional routes are funded outside term time. The involvement of SMEs, as evidenced by the participation and award to KTs Coaches, highlights the potential for small to medium-sized businesses to secure significant public contracts and utilise this partnership to bolster their service offerings and market presence across various UK regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kendal College Student Transport

Notice Description

Kendal College is seeking a transport service provision which will allow learners to travel from their homes to College and back, daily on College days. These are Monday to Friday during term time only (excluding bank holidays and staff development days). Vehicles must comply with PSVAR requirements and have potential to carry ticket machines for fare paying passengers in the event that Westmorland and Furness Council are able to fund additional provision outside of term time andduring the day. Current routes and timetables are available at www.kendal.ac.uk/bus (https://www.kendal.ac.uk/bus).

Lot Information

Route 1

Penrith to Kendal and return Direct service Capacity 50 - 100 (quote all options)

Options: Additional routes

Renewal: Additional routes

Route 2

Penrith to Kendal return Service via Shap and Tebay Capacity 30 - 70 (quote all options)

Options: Additional routes

Renewal: Additional routes

Route 3

Temple Sowerby via Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and Sedbergh return Capacity 50 - 70 (quote all options)

Options: Additional routes

Renewal: Additional routes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05444b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050959-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£229,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£1,294,489 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,294,489 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kendal College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 5AY
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Highgate
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KTs Coaches of Kendal

Further Information

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