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Bus Transport Service for West Lancashire College

NCG Corporation

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Aug 2025 at 12:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by NCG Corporation focused on hiring bus transport services for West Lancashire College, specifically to facilitate access to the Skelmersdale Site from Aintree, Kirkby, and Maghull areas. This procurement falls under the services category, aimed at hiring passenger transport vehicles with a driver. The process employed an open procedure method, indicative of transparency and fair competition. The contract, awarded to Maghull Coaches Ltd, marks the completion stage of the procurement, having been signed on the 18th of August 2025, with a service period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. The contract's total gross value stands at £960,000. The award stage was completed on the 1st of August 2025, with the procurement conducted mainly in the UKD region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, particularly those capable of providing bespoke transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Maghull Coaches Ltd have shown they are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, suggesting attractive prospects for companies within the transport and logistics industry. The business delivering on this contract must focus on providing high-quality service, including punctuality, effective communication regarding travel disruptions, and immediate response to queries. Emphasis on social value and environmental sustainability, as outlined in the award criteria, reflects potential for innovation in greening logistics and enhancing community impact, presenting a competitive edge for companies addressing these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Transport Service for West Lancashire College

Notice Description

A bespoke transport service for learners to access the Skelmersdale Site from the Aintree, Kirkby, and Maghull areas. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=974533218

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057993-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 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
NCG Corporation
Additional Buyers

NCG

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Maghull Coaches Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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