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Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The DELTA Academies Trust is seeking tenders for the provision of bus hire services, including drivers, to facilitate transport from Hull Paragon Station to Hull Trinity House Academy and back during term time. This procurement process is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The contract involves services under the industry classification of hiring buses and coaches with drivers. The submission deadline for this tender is set for 4th August 2026, with the award period beginning on 5th August 2026. The procurement is primarily located in the region of UKE11, and the Authority is the DELTA Academies Trust, located in Knottingley, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistical services industry, particularly those specialising in the hire of buses and coaches. As the procurement method allows for electronic submissions, companies equipped with such capabilities will be well-suited to participate. Additionally, businesses that can ensure adherence to the tender requirements, such as the provision of buses with drivers for a fixed contract period, will find growth opportunities through potential contract awards valued at £300,000. The open procedure encourages competition, providing favourable conditions for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the educational transport services sector.

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Notice Title

Hire of Buses and Driver

Notice Description

Hire of buses with driver for term time morning services from Hull Paragon Station to Hull Trinity House Academy, with return services in the afternoon

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hire of buses with driver for term time morning services from Hull Paragon Station to Hull Trinity House Academy, with return services in the afternoon

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c675
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064241-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DELTA ACADEMIES 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
KNOTTINGLEY
Postcode
WF11 0EP
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Knottingley
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Further Information

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