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Provision of home to college public transport passes to college students

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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27 Feb 2026 at 11:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens College, acting as the buying organisation, initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of home to college public transport passes to college students," aimed at facilitating student commutes. Categorised under road and railway transport services, the project is situated in St Helens, United Kingdom. This procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract notice dated 27th February 2026, and a scheduled signature date of 1st April 2026. The contract, executed via a direct award method, adheres to specific provisions of the Procurement Act and is valued at £1,540,506. The service delivery is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 20th July 2027.

The tender represents a significant opportunity for companies involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in public transport solutions, to expand their reach and increase revenue streams. Companies like Merseytravel, a large-scale supplier, have been identified as key partners. Businesses focusing on providing efficient and reliable public transport options would be well-suited to engage with tenders of this nature, which aim to ensure a smooth and cost-effective commute experience for college students. The contract includes a provision to modify the number of transport passes based on varying student numbers, inviting agile and scalable solutions from participating vendors.

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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/017839-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
27 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 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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