---
title: "Mini Competition for Home to School Transport"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d035497a-22a8-48d3-9956-a22c6d967fac"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d035497a-22a8-48d3-9956-a22c6d967fac"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d035497a-22a8-48d3-9956-a22c6d967fac.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d035497a-22a8-48d3-9956-a22c6d967fac.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-02"
---

# Mini Competition for Home to School Transport

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d035497a-22a8-48d3-9956-a22c6d967fac

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d035497a-22a8-48d3-9956-a22c6d967fac)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d035497a-22a8-48d3-9956-a22c6d967fac.json)

## Summary

The procurement process titled "Mini Competition for Home to School Transport" was conducted by Staffordshire County Council and focuses on public road transport services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was initiated as an open tender method, providing an opportunity for competitive bids from various suppliers. The tender period concluded on 20th November 2017, and the awarded contract commenced on 27th November 2017, lasting until 23rd July 2021, with a contract value of £313,132. The award announcement was published on 2nd January 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) in the transport service industry, specifically those providing school transport, taxi services, and coach hire. Businesses that specialise in passenger transport or have relevant experience in special-purpose road transport services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with such contracts can help these businesses expand their client base and secure valuable experience within public sector procurement.

## Notice

Mini Competition from a framework for Home to School Transport in Staffordshire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2672a7-56e9-4ada-9f39-5aaa633abd44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2017 - 23 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £313,132 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | A1 TAXIS; AFTAB NAJIB; ALMAR CABS; AMJAD ALI & KULDIP SINGH BAL; GARY GOLDSTRAW & KAREN CLOWES; LEONS COACH TRAVEL (STAFFORD; MALKIT S BARN; MOHAMMED QADRI; NOWEEN UL HASSAN; SMART CARS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2018 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2672a7-56e9-4ada-9f39-5aaa633abd44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2672a7-56e9-4ada-9f39-5aaa633abd44
  2nd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d035497a-22a8-48d3-9956-a22c6d967fac. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d035497a-22a8-48d3-9956-a22c6d967fac.json.