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title: "Student Transport"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NELSON & COLNE COLLEGE"
published: "2017-07-21"
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# Student Transport

Buyer: NELSON & COLNE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-702841b3-b22b-4089-9c15-7e006f2f1ec5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Nelson & Colne College, which is seeking services for student transport under the title "Student Transport". This project falls within the services category, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers (CPV code: 60172000). The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract value being £500,000 and a procurement method classified as open. The tender period concluded on 15 May 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 1 September 2017 and run until 31 August 2021, with delivery services required in the North West region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in student transport services or related logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract aims to appoint either one supplier for the whole contract or a maximum of two contractors. Companies that can provide reliable and safe transportation solutions for educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract, enabling potential growth through a stable engagement with Nelson & Colne College.

## Notice

Nelson and Colne College are tendering for the provision of student transport services to and from College. The requirement is split into 5 lots and we aim to appoint either one supplier for the whole contract or a maximum of 2 contractors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2796aec6-3bd6-4ead-a671-23039bf3381e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NELSON & COLNE COLLEGE |
| Locality | NELSON |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB9 7YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Pendle |
| Electoral ward | Bradley |
| Westminster constituency | Pendle and Clitheroe |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BURNLEY & PENDLE TRAVEL; HARRIS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2017 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2796aec6-3bd6-4ead-a671-23039bf3381e
- 11 Apr 2017 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc86353-0ee2-42f1-b645-32d158bed2dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2796aec6-3bd6-4ead-a671-23039bf3381e
  21st July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc86353-0ee2-42f1-b645-32d158bed2dc
  11th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nelson.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/NCC-Bus-service-Provision-2017-2021.FINAL_.docx

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