Award

Provision of the termly home to school transport on the Ashtead Shuttle route

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London focuses on the provision of termly home-to-school transport via the Ashtead Shuttle route for the academic year 2025-2026. This contract, identified as "Provision of the termly home to school transport on the Ashtead Shuttle route," falls under the services category specifically for buses and coaching services. The procurement was carried out using a limited method of competition below the threshold, which led to the award being finalised on 27th August 2025, with BM Coaches & Rental Ltd serving as the supplier. The contract is effective from 1st September 2025 through 1st July 2026, and the contract is valued at £654,588.

This tender provides excellent growth opportunities for businesses operating in the transport and coaching service sectors. It is particularly well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised school transport services. By engaging with such contracts, companies can establish or enhance their reputation as reliable service providers in the public sector, potentially leading to future opportunities within the government procurement sphere, both in London and beyond. The focus on below-threshold and limited competition makes it accessible and attractive for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio without the intense resource competition larger contracts may require.

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Notice Title

Provision of the termly home to school transport on the Ashtead Shuttle route

Notice Description

Ashstead Shuttle Bus Route for the acedemic year 2025- 2026. Provision of the termly home to school transport on the Ashtead Shuttle route

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051491-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

79998000 - Coaching services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£654,588 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ange-nerice.oggudah@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BM COACHES & RENTAL

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