Tender

Provision of a student transport (bus) service

DERBY COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Derby College Group is currently in the tender stage seeking a contractor for the provision of student bus transport services. The tender is open for competition using a competitive flexible procedure and will assess submissions based on quality and cost criteria. The procurement is relevant to the road transport services industry, specifically involving the hire of passenger vehicles with drivers. This contract is situated in Derby, UKF11 region, with a legal basis grounded in UK legislation 2023/54. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 18th May 2026, with enquiries accepted until 8th May 2026. The contract, valued at £1,560,000, is initially set between 1st August 2026 and 31st July 2029, with potential renewals extending to 2031.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger vehicle hire with a focus on quality service delivery. It is ideal for enterprises that can offer competitive solutions in compliance, sustainability, and social value under the open procurement method. Derby College Group, acting as the buyer, aims to select a contractor through a transparent process involving invitation to tender (ITT) with shortlisting and clarification interviews. Businesses well-versed in managing comprehensive transport contracts and eager to expand their footprint in the educational sector are encouraged to engage with this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of a student transport (bus) service

Notice Description

The intended outcome of the process is to determine the most advantageous tender (MAT) and select a single contractor to deliver a contract for student transport 'bus' services ("Service") for up to five years. Full details are included within the tender pack. Full and unrestricted access to the Tender pack can be obtained free of charge from the College's nominated e-tendering portal - the InTend Education portal at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two options to extend in annual increments (or as agreed between the parties) up to 31.07.31 subject to College strategy, ongoing performance and the agreement of rates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035384-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,560,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,560,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY COLLEGE GROUP
Additional Buyers

AGM PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE24 8UG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF11 Derby

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Little Aston & Stonnall
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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