--- title: "CA13809 - Home to College Transport" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-346bd14e-ad9f-428f-8d38-0765743b3c09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-346bd14e-ad9f-428f-8d38-0765743b3c09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-346bd14e-ad9f-428f-8d38-0765743b3c09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-346bd14e-ad9f-428f-8d38-0765743b3c09.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP" published: "2024-07-25" --- # CA13809 - Home to College Transport Buyer: INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-346bd14e-ad9f-428f-8d38-0765743b3c09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-346bd14e-ad9f-428f-8d38-0765743b3c09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-346bd14e-ad9f-428f-8d38-0765743b3c09.json) ## Summary The Inspire Education Group is seeking to award a contract for home to college transport services for both Peterborough College and Stamford College, potentially covering multiple routes. This contracting process falls within the services industry category, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The tender was initiated on 19th March 2024, with an end date for submissions on 19th April 2024. The contract period will start on 1st September 2024 and end on 31st August 2027, spanning several locations including the UK, Europe, and other specified regions. The procurement process is conducted through a selective, restricted procedure, involving a total value of £5,300,000. This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the transport and logistics sector. The provision of these transport services can open avenues for long-term contracts and partnership with educational institutions, bolstering the growth and reputation of involved businesses. Companies with experience in providing reliable and efficient bus and coach hire services, and those able to manage multi-route operations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract with Inspire Education Group. ## Notice To provide home to colege transport for Inspire Education Group Includes Lots: Lot 1: Route 1 - Peterborough College Lot 2: Route 2 - Peterborough College Lot 3: Route 3 - Peterborough College Lot 4: Route 4 - Peterborough College Lot 5: Route 5 - Peterborough College Lot 6: Route 6 - Peterborough College Lot 7: Route 7 - Peterborough College Lot 8: Route 8 - Peterborough College Lot 9: Shuttle Bus - Peterborough College Lot 10: Route 1 - Stamford College Lot 11: Route 2 - Stamford College Lot 12: Route 3 - Stamford College Lot 13: Route 4 - Stamford College Lot 14: Route 5 - Stamford College Lot 15: Route 6 - Stamford College Lot 16: Route 7 - Stamford College Lot 17: Route 8 - Stamford College Lot 18: Route 9 - Stamford College To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA13809. 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Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae84725-3a6f-478d-9317-cb3d0d0b5592 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £474,300 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE1 4DZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | BLAND'S (RUTLAND; DEWS COACHES; NATIONWIDE COACHES; W.H. FOWLER & SONS (COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 25 Jul 2024 at 16:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae84725-3a6f-478d-9317-cb3d0d0b5592 - 19 Mar 2024 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae84725-3a6f-478d-9317-cb3d0d0b5592 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae84725-3a6f-478d-9317-cb3d0d0b5592 19th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-346bd14e-ad9f-428f-8d38-0765743b3c09. 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