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STC - Student Transport Services Tender

Stoke On Trent College

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12 May 2026 at 08:30

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Stoke On Trent College is actively seeking bids for their Student Transport Services through an open procedure, with the procurement currently in the tender update stage. The procurement is focused on the transport industry, specifically road transport services including the hire of buses and coaches with a driver. The college is located in Stoke-on-Trent, within the region of UKG23. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 13:00 on 12th May 2026, with services expected to commence on 3rd August 2026 and could potentially extend to 2nd August 2031. This contract, valued at £360,000, presents a notable opportunity for qualified businesses.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in transport services and those able to meet the technical quality requirements outlined, alongside economic credentials, stand a good chance of being competitive. The procurement method is an open procedure allowing broader participation, and the contract emphasises both price and quality; therefore, companies that can demonstrate both cost efficiency and exceptional service quality will find this opportunity advantageous. Interested vendors should register and submit their applications via MultiQuote to express their interest and fulfil the selection criteria.

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Notice Information

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043260-2026
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
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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