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title: "CA15765 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
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# CA15765 - CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: GRIMSBY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70c5913e-e7ba-4a7c-96f8-d00712f5b3af

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)" has been completed with an award stage. This process was managed by the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education, based in Grimsby, England. Under the open procedure method, the DPS aimed to establish a range of student transport services accessible to various educational institutions, including Further Education Institutions, Universities, Schools, and other associated organisations. The tender, identified as CA15765, fell under the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport), with a CPV code of 60000000. The procurement covered a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and more. Awarded in June 2025, the contract is scheduled to operate from September 2025 to September 2027, highlighting a significant timeframe for engagement.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses looking to engage in the educational transport sector, specifically those offering bus and coach services. It involves a dynamic purchasing system, enabling multiple suppliers to contribute, thus providing scope for both established companies and SMEs looking to expand their reach within this sector. Businesses capable of delivering diverse transport solutions for educational entities can benefit from this procurement, provided they align their services to the needs of potential clients like schools, colleges, and universities. The successful supplier, Acklams Coaches Limited, demonstrates the value placed on reliable, flexible transport solutions meeting educational needs, positioning transportation providers for growth through continued collaboration with educational institutions and local authorities.

## Notice

CPC intends to put a DPS in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of Student Transport Services. A "Student Transport Service" is any form of transport relating to student in an educational environment, and the following are examples of what Student Transport might constitute: - * Scheduled Bus services from point A to B with pickups on route. * Organised coach trips to points of interest and education visits. Any resulting DPS agreement resulting from this exercise will be available to Further Education Institutions, Universities, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, Museums and other similar organisations who are CPC Members (https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php) and all CPC future members (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools). Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15765. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15765 as the reason for registration. 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/8a9c9ea4-0eb5-4497-a913-616bc1613a41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £475,000 |
| 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 | GRIMSBY INSTITUTE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION |
| Locality | GRIMSBY |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN34 5BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACKLAMS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9c9ea4-0eb5-4497-a913-616bc1613a41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9c9ea4-0eb5-4497-a913-616bc1613a41
  12th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php

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