This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 21:22

Tender

21 May 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Chorus Education Trust, based in Sheffield, has initiated a procurement process to appoint a service provider for an out-of-catchment home-to-school transport service under the title "Chorus Education School Bus Contract." The procurement falls within the non-scheduled passenger transport industry category and operates under the "open" procedure method. This process progressed to the award stage on 25th June 2026, with Andrew's of Tideswell Limited, located in Buxton, identified as the supplier. The contract's value is £300,000 (excluding VAT) and is set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with its conclusion marked by a pending award. Businesses had until 22nd June 2026 for tender submissions, and the formal contract signature is scheduled post-standstill period on 7th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those operating in the passenger transport services and looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish a strong foothold and develop long-term relationships with educational institutions. Companies with capabilities in providing reliable and compliant transport solutions are particularly suited to this procurement process. Moreover, engaging in the open procedure of the procurement allows businesses of varied scales an equal opportunity to compete, potentially fostering business growth and diversification in the public transport sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Chorus Education School Bus Contract

Notice Description

1.4 Chorus Education Trust is looking to appoint an out of catchment home to school transport service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060067-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 4LR
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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDREW'S OF TIDESWELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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