School Travel Service - Planning and Implementation

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Southampton City Council, centred on the "School Travel Service - Planning and Implementation" project. This project belongs to the services industry category and is concerned with system implementation planning services. The procurement, aimed at ensuring a successful start to the new academic year, took place in the Southampton region of the United Kingdom. It has been marked as complete, with the award made on 16th June 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to QROUTES LIMITED. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, and the contract is active as of 17th June 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses skilled in system implementation and planning services, particularly those seasoned in educational logistics or consultancy. As the procurement was conducted below the competition threshold, SMEs like QROUTES LIMITED, which ultimately secured the contract, are ideal candidates for such tenders. Businesses operating within the services sector, and those keen on expanding their portfolio to public sector services, stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar future tenders. The contract includes an option for a year-long extension, augmenting the potential for sustained business growth and continuity.

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Notice Title

School Travel Service - Planning and Implementation

Notice Description

Consultant support to manage the planning and implementation of the summer planning for the School Travel Service to ensure a successful start to the new academic year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b605
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056671-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224100 - System implementation planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QROUTES

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