Tender

School to Pool Transport Framework

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking tenders for its "School to Pool Transport Framework," aimed at facilitating the transportation of school children to swimming pools, in accordance with the National Curriculum. This procurement pertains to the services industry within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, specifically Sheffield. The tender process is currently in its active phase, with submissions accepted until 26th May 2026, and the contract award expected by 12th June 2026. The contract will run from 1st September 2026 to 31st July 2030. The council utilises an open procedure for the procurement method, offering various scheduled and ad-hoc lots to accommodate diverse requirements.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in public road transport and auxiliary services. The procurement's framework agreement allows suppliers to bid for multiple lots, fostering competitive opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs. Engaging in this process could provide sustained business growth through a partnership with Sheffield City Council. Companies proficient in passenger transport logistics, with capabilities in delivering quality service and adherence to statutory requirements, would find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Further, those prioritising environmental impact assessment and employee suitability may enhance their competitiveness in this selection process.

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Notice Title

School to Pool Transport Framework

Notice Description

A Framework for School to Pool Transport is being created by Sheffield City Council (the Authority) being a Contracting Authority as defined by section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Framework will be for the transportation of school children to swimming pools and back, via coach, in order that the schools may comply with the National Curriculum. The framework consists of the following Lots: 1 Scheduled - Stocksbridge & Concord; 2 Scheduled - Ponds Forge/Springs 3 Scheduled - Hillsborough/Zest/Thorncliffe 4 Scheduled - King Edwards/Graves 5a Ad-Hoc - Stocksbridge 5b Ad-Hoc - Concord 5c Ad-Hoc - Ponds Forge 5d Ad-Hoc - Springs 5e Ad-Hoc - Hillsborough 5f Ad-Hoc - Zest 5g Ad-Hoc - Thorncliffe 5h Ad-Hoc - King Edwards 5i Ad-Hoc - Graves

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038039-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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