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title: "CA15167 - Sparsholt College Hampshire: Provision of home to college bus services"
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# CA15167 - Sparsholt College Hampshire: Provision of home to college bus services

Buyer: SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce8e83b1-bbe7-4f9b-9876-413608bb1e4b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of home to college bus services by Sparsholt College Hampshire has reached the award update stage as of 8th May 2025. The tender, titled "CA15167 - Sparsholt College Hampshire: Provision of home to college bus services," involves services within the hire of buses and coaches with a driver industry category. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with a focus on multiple routes servicing locations in and around Hampshire, UK, such as Aldershot, Bournemouth, and Andover. The tender period concluded on 14th March 2025, and the contract period extends from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises that specialise in transportation services, as the contract includes diverse routes across Southern England. Companies offering competitive bus hire services, including those able to cater to the specified routes, would be well-suited to this opportunity. The successful suppliers, XELABUS LIMITED, RideTandem, and LAGUNA TRAVEL LIMITED, show the importance of a reliable and responsive bus service provider network. The involvement of these experienced suppliers highlights a competitive and enriching opportunity for transport businesses looking to expand their footprint in educational institution services.

## Notice

Home to college bus service to Sparsholt College in Sparsholt, Hampshire and Andover College in Andover, Hampshire Includes Lots: Lot 1: Aldershot Route Lot 2: Amesbury Route Lot 3: Bitterne Route Lot 4: Bournemouth Route Lot 5: Cosham Route Lot 6: Gosport Route Lot 7: Havant Route Lot 8: Lymington Route Lot 9: Newbury Route Lot 10: Ringwood Route Lot 11: Sway Route Lot 12: Thatcham Route Lot 13: West Wellow Route Lot 14: Whiteley Route Lot 15: Church Crookham Route Lot 16: Andover Routes To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15167. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15167 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/bcf68ef7-c0bb-4164-82ad-b94277d9026b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £502,775 |
| 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 | SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO21 2NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Wonston and Micheldever |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LAGUNA TRAVEL; RIDETANDEM; XELABUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 08:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf68ef7-c0bb-4164-82ad-b94277d9026b
- 24 Jan 2025 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf68ef7-c0bb-4164-82ad-b94277d9026b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcf68ef7-c0bb-4164-82ad-b94277d9026b
  24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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