Tender

South Ribble School Swimming Transport 26/27

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

South Ribble Borough Council is seeking services for the "South Ribble School Swimming Transport 26/27" tender. This procurement involves hiring passenger transport vehicles with drivers for the school year spanning from September 2026 to July 2027. Businesses must submit their proposals via The Chest Portal by the tender deadline on 23rd April 2026. The procurement is open for competition under a below-threshold method with an electronic auction component, and queries must be lodged by 17th April 2026. The total gross contract value is anticipated to be £98,000, and services will be rendered in the region of UKD4, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity primarily for companies that specialise in passenger transport services. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The award criteria focus on both cost and quality, with respective weightings of 70% and 30%, which offers a competitive edge to those who can deliver high-quality services efficiently. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in providing educational transport solutions.

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Notice Title

South Ribble School Swimming Transport 26/27

Notice Description

South Ribble Borough Council on behalf of South Ribble Leisure are looking for a Swim transport provider for the School year 26/27. (Sept 26 - July 27). Please read the full tender specification and submit bids via The Chest Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030841-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£78,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£78,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

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