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title: "Dorset Learning Centre Transport"
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# Dorset Learning Centre Transport

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99a6f162-b093-43b9-b56d-90f9ef9814b4

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## Summary

Dorset Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of transport services to several learning centres in Dorset, United Kingdom. The process concluded with an award on 8th July 2026, following a selective procedure under a restricted method. The procurement was divided into four Lots, each corresponding to a learning centre, including the Dorchester Learning Centre, The Forum Centre in Blandford, The Orchard, and Harbour Vale Learning Centre in Sherborne. The awarded contract, valued at £7,020,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until the end of August 2028. This procurement focused on road transport services within the South West region and emphasised the need for flexible transport solutions both during and outside of standard school hours, accommodating additional activities and changes in transport needs.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in the transport sector. Given its division into multiple Lots, the tender allowed for flexibility in participation, enabling companies to pursue contracts for one or multiple centres. This structure offers a chance for smaller operators, like local taxi services, to secure a foothold in government contracting while also being suitable for larger enterprises capable of managing more comprehensive transport operations. Additionally, the focus on flexible and dynamic transport solutions aligns with businesses that can adapt swiftly to changes, enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery. Successful bidders included SMEs such as P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd and M&J Taxis, as well as a larger operator, 24x7 Ltd, indicating the diversity of business types that this tender can accommodate.

## Notice

Dorset Council has gone out to tender to procure a transport service for the following Learning Centres * Dorchester Learning Centre, based in Dorchester * The Forum Centre, based in Blandford * The Orchard (Forum Centre satellite provision), based in Lytchett Minster * Harbour Vale Learning Centre, based in Sherborne The core requirement is for the provision of home to school transport at standard bell times. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide transport outside of normal school hours to off-site provisions such sports events and work experience, as well as offering flexible responses to changes including cancellations and additional journeys. Pupils attending Learning Centres may be located all over the county, as the centre they attend is largely determined by availability of places at the time. We are seeking experienced operators to organise, plan and operate transport as per the requirements of the individual Learning Centre. The procurement was divided into four Lots, with each Lot corresponding to one Learning Centre: * Lot 1: Dorchester Learning Centre * Lot 2: The Forum Centre * Lot 3: The Orchard (Forum Centre satellite provision) * Lot 4: Harbour Vale Learning Centre Tenderers could tender for one, multiple or all Lots. Each Lot was evaluated separately. This further competition procurement process was run through the Passenger Transport DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9aed48-fdd1-40cb-abbe-f0d2114c648d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,020,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,020,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | 24X7; M&J TAXIS; P&D CONTRACTS (WEYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9aed48-fdd1-40cb-abbe-f0d2114c648d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9aed48-fdd1-40cb-abbe-f0d2114c648d
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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