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title: "Our Lady of the Magnificat - Home to School Transport for St Bede's Catholic Middle School"
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# Our Lady of the Magnificat - Home to School Transport for St Bede's Catholic Middle School

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f3244de-9267-4db2-95fe-089010d5aa5f

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## Summary

The Department for Education has issued a tender for home to school transport services for St Bede's Catholic Middle School, located at Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HA. The tender, titled "Our Lady of the Magnificat - Home to School Transport for St Bede's Catholic Middle School," seeks a dedicated transport solution for pupils aged 9-13 from the Bromsgrove area to the school. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' with specific focus on 'Special-purpose road passenger-transport services' (CPV: 60000000, 60130000). The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the active stage. Key deadlines include the tender submission period ending on 26 February 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2028. The total estimated value of the contract is £405,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in school and pupil transport services. The contract's substantial value and duration offer stable revenue and growth potential for the selected provider. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, enhancing inclusivity and competition. Businesses capable of delivering consistent, reliable, and safe transport services tailored to schoolchildren will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and may benefit from establishing a strong partnership with a respected educational institution and the Department for Education.

## Notice

The Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy (OLOMMAC) would like to invite your company to tender for a dedicated transport provision for pupils aged 9-13 years attending St Bede's Catholic Middle School, Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HA from the Bromsgrove area. St Bede's is a thriving Catholic Middle School in Redditch, Worcestershire with a fantastic reputation for ensuring pupils thrive in all areas of their lives. There are currently approximately 40 children accessing the current service from North Bromsgrove

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff009c9-c955-4f82-8f54-455a64c5bee0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £405,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff009c9-c955-4f82-8f54-455a64c5bee0
- 23 Jan 2025 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff009c9-c955-4f82-8f54-455a64c5bee0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dff009c9-c955-4f82-8f54-455a64c5bee0
  23rd January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
  Link to Jaggaer Portal

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