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Isles of Scilly home to school transport

COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY

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07 Aug 2026 at 11:07

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06 Aug 2026 at 10:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 10:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Isles of Scilly home to school transport," is organised by the Council of the Isles of Scilly, a sub-central government public authority based in Hugh Town, United Kingdom. This tender, which falls under the services industry category, involves the provision of ferry services for home to school transport for children and vulnerable adults in the Isles of Scilly region (UKK30). The current stage is active, with the submission deadline set for 9th September 2026. The procurement method is open competition, positioned below the financial threshold, encouraging broad participation. The process involves several lots focused on various travel routes and services, highlighting the detailed planning and specialised requirements involved.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the ferry transport and logistics sector. With multiple active lots, including school transport and social care services, there are extensive prospects for service providers with experience in managing ferry operations and crewed sea-going vessels. The contracts offer options for renewal, extending potential business growth over several years through annual extensions. The project is well-suited for businesses willing to provide competitive and high-quality services as outlined in the award criteria, potentially aiding in the expansion and consolidation of local service-based enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Isles of Scilly home to school transport

Notice Description

Provision of home to school ferry services for the children and vulnerable adults of the Isles of Scilly

Lot Information

Daily primary school return travel between Tresco and Bryher

Lot A: Daily primary school return travel between Tresco and Bryher

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Weekly secondary school travel Tresco/Bryher and St. Mary's

Weekly secondary school travel between Tresco/Bryher and St. Mary's

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Weekly secondary school travel between St. Martins and St. Marys

* Lot C: Weekly secondary school travel between St. Martins and St. Marys

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Weekly secondary school travel between St. Agnes and St. Mary's

* Lot D: Weekly secondary school travel between St. Agnes and St. Mary's

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Adult Social Care concessionary tickets

* Lot E: Adult Social Care concessionary tickets

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Early years provision

* Lot F: Early yeas provision

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

C+YP central support

Lot G: C+YP central support

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075246-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60610000 - Ferry transport services

60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£369,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£369,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2026 - 30 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUGH TOWN
Postcode
TR21 0JD
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Further Information

Notice Documents

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