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title: "Provision of Bus Transport Services"
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# Provision of Bus Transport Services

Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a439d7b4-dc26-48b3-b360-c6dc2259f364

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## Summary

Bedford College has successfully awarded a contract for the "Provision of Bus Transport Services" to Cozy Travel Ltd. This contract, under the road transport services category (CPV 60100000), focuses on transporting students from various collection points around Shuttleworth College to the college and back each day. The procurement stage is complete, with the award stage finalized on 15 April 2025. The contract, valued at approximately £1,459,875.35, will be in effect from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028. The open procedure used for this tender allowed for broad participation, encouraging competition and transparency. This project is specifically focused in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the transport services sector, especially those classified as SMEs, to engage in providing reliable and efficient student transport solutions. Companies with sufficient fleet capacity and operational capability to service multiple routes will find this contract beneficial for regional business growth and reputation enhancement. Organizations that can assure seamless daily operations and meet the high standards set forth by the educational institution will likely thrive while fostering long-term business relationships and expanding their service portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The service requirement is to bring students from specific collection points around Shuttleworth College in the morning, and to return them in the evening. There are 8 x required routes, plus 2 additional shuttle routes from the college coach park to two local satellite sites. One provider is required to service all routes Additional information: Tender packs are available from Craig Pullen via email at craig@cpconsulting.org.uk Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the instructions in the tender pack - no other forms of submission will be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b58f0c-d7df-4e29-bb87-ac7f0cee50b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,459,875 |
| 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 | BEDFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COZY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b58f0c-d7df-4e29-bb87-ac7f0cee50b0
- 3 Dec 2024 at 13:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7632d4bf-35eb-4002-8502-5e5277717fac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b58f0c-d7df-4e29-bb87-ac7f0cee50b0
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7632d4bf-35eb-4002-8502-5e5277717fac
  3rd December 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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