Tender

STC - Student Transport Services Tender

STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

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Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Stoke On Trent College has initiated a procurement process for Student Transport Services, with the tender currently in the active phase. The college, located at Cauldon Campus, Stoke-on-Trent, is seeking to fulfill transport service needs, specifically focusing on road transport services including the hire of buses and coaches with driver support. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the tender submission deadline is 12th May 2026 at 13:00 GMT, while the deadline for enquiries closes on 23rd April 2026. This tender falls under the services category within the transport sector and covers the entire UK region. The procurement process is open, inviting submissions through electronic means, and adheres to the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to expand their portfolio by engaging with a public undertaking like Stoke On Trent College. With a gross contract value of £360,000 over a three-year period, extendable twice for a year each, companies offering high-quality road transport solutions are well-suited to compete in this process. Businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that meet the economic, quality, and technical criteria outlined will find this opportunity conducive to business growth. The procurement strategy focusses on open procedures, which allows new entrants as well as established firms to demonstrate their capabilities and accreditations through a structured selection process on the MultiQuote platform.

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Notice Title

STC - Student Transport Services Tender

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent College Student Transport Services Tender

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034118-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

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