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Provision of home to college public transport passes to college students

ST HELENS COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 09:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 Feb 2026 at 11:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by St Helens College involves the provision of public transport passes for college students to facilitate their commute. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically road and railway transport services, with operations situated in the UKD71 region, United Kingdom. St Helens College, a public authority, has reached the award stage, with Merseytravel as the supplier under a direct award method. The key dates to note include the contract start on 1st September 2026 and its completion on 20th July 2027, with options available to modify the number of passes based on student numbers. The standstill period ends on 24th March 2026, providing time for any objections before the contract signature, scheduled for 25th April 2026. This contract aligns with the Procurement Act 2023/54, particularly for horizontal arrangements aimed at achieving common objectives among authorities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large-scale transport service providers who can offer flexible transport solutions and adapt to fluctuations in student numbers. Businesses adept at managing logistics and providing comprehensive transport services will find this contract attractive due to the substantial projected gross value of £1,540,506 GBP. Suppliers like Merseytravel can leverage their expertise to support educational institutions and enhance their service penetration in the regional public transportation sector. Moreover, firms specialising in sustainable transport practices and innovative commuting solutions will benefit by exploring options to deliver value-added services to the learning community in St Helens and Knowsley College.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of home to college public transport passes to college students

Notice Description

St Helens College and Knowsley College provide transport passes to students to allow them to commute to/from College and any work placement activities. Final value of the Contract is dependent on college student numbers

Procurement Information

The Contract is awarded in alignment with the provisions of the Procurement Act Schedule 2 Part 1 Section 3 Horizontal arrangements to ensure the aim of achieving objectives the authorities have in common in connection with the exercise of their public functions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,540,506 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 20 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEYTRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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