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Provision of a student transport (bus) service

Derby College Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 14:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 16:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Derby College Group located in Derby, United Kingdom, pertains to the "Provision of a student transport (bus) service". The industry category is transportation, focusing specifically on road transport services, including the hire of buses and coaches with a driver. The procurement method employed is an open competitive flexible procedure, and the process has progressed through the tender stage to an award stage. The contractual obligations are set to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2029, with possible extensions up to July 2031, depending on performance and strategic alignment. Notably, the contract was awarded to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Traction Company Limited, marked with a contract value of £869,467.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for transportation firms, particularly those adept in providing efficient and reliable bus services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in passenger transport and possessing the capability to meet the Derby College Group's service delivery and compliance requirements would find this opportunity suitable. The contract's flexibility, with options for modifications and additional transportation needs, allows engaged businesses to expand their service range and forge a robust client relationship with a notable public authority. Thus, firms with a strategic focus on educational institutions, robust service delivery, and a desire to engage in long-term partnerships would significantly benefit from participating in such tenders.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066242-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£869,467 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derby College Group
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
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF11 Derby
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Alvaston North
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Traction Company Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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