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title: "School Swimming Transport Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-18"
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# School Swimming Transport Services

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-063eba3f-8167-4080-a7ff-25859cf61875

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## Summary

South Ribble Borough Council, in collaboration with Chorley Borough Council, has issued an open procurement opportunity for the provision of school swimming transport services. This initiative, titled "School Swimming Transport Services," falls under the industry category "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV code 60170000). The contract aims to facilitate the transportation of schoolchildren and teachers from various schools to specified leisure centres within the North West region of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for tender submissions set for 24 March 2025. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 21 July 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those experienced in managing educational transport logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. By securing this contract, businesses have the potential to establish long-term service relationships with local councils, enhancing their market presence and contributing to steady business growth.

## Notice

South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council are inviting quotations on behalf of South Ribble Leisure Ltd and Chorley Leisure Ltd. This requirement is for the provision, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at specified leisure centres across South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Council. Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a specified leisure centre. The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 39 weeks within the academic year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0cd3f8-b88f-4845-baab-d2e2ea41bd70 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 21 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0cd3f8-b88f-4845-baab-d2e2ea41bd70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0cd3f8-b88f-4845-baab-d2e2ea41bd70
  18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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