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title: "School transport contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a472c362-5876-4dad-ad63-dbddd3df9426"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2018-03-05"
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# School transport contract

Buyer: SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a472c362-5876-4dad-ad63-dbddd3df9426

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## Summary

The South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust is currently seeking a supplier for a school transport contract, specifically to provide bus and coach services for students residing outside of the catchment area, boarding students at the Heversham site, and occasional transport for exams and sports events. This tender falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services, and is located in Milnthorpe, North West England. The open procurement process, classified as above threshold, is active and has a deadline for submission on 20 April 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 4 September 2018 and run until 31 July 2021. The total estimated contract value is £1,413,250, with a minimum value of £847,950.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies that offer reliable bus and coach services, especially those that can engage in transport logistics for educational institutions, would be well-suited to submit a bid. Additionally, businesses with experience in managing transport for students and a proven track record of service quality and safety may find this contract particularly advantageous.

## Notice

The contracting authority wishes to appoint a supplier to provide the following bus/coach services: 1. Students who reside outside the school's catchment area 2. Boarding students based at the Heversham Boarding site 3. Occasional intersite transport between Heversham and Milnthorpe for exams and the school's sports day -up to 34 days per year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287a3bd0-d7a5-41a9-9731-82d9f64665b3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,413,250 |
| 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 | SOUTH WESTMORLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | MILNTHORPE |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA7 7DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kent Estuary |
| Westminster constituency | Morecambe and Lunesdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287a3bd0-d7a5-41a9-9731-82d9f64665b3
- 5 Mar 2018 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287a3bd0-d7a5-41a9-9731-82d9f64665b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287a3bd0-d7a5-41a9-9731-82d9f64665b3
  5th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e5d7dbd-d4cb-4579-add8-b8ad1eefcf15
  OJEU notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26443763-6527-4830-9f68-c8ac9b6dbf62

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dallam.eu

## Provenance

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