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title: "FFH253 - Fairfield High School"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9363496-61c5-4be3-a20b-3ec5bb050e90"
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buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# FFH253 - Fairfield High School

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9363496-61c5-4be3-a20b-3ec5bb050e90

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Herefordshire Council, under the project title FFH253 - Fairfield High School, pertains to school transport services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Classified under the "Road transport services" industry category, the procurement followed an open procedure method. The tender process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the completion of the award on 4th August 2025. The initial tender period ended on 25th July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 2nd September 2025 to 31st July 2026, setting the foundation for school transport services within the stipulated timeline.

This tender represents lucrative business opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it is specifically marked as suitable for them. The awarded supplier, Alex Watkins, will commence service provision from 3rd September 2025. Businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those adept at catering to educational institutions, can benefit from such contracts by expanding their service portfolio and establishing substantial ties within the public sector. This procurement could serve as a stepping stone for SMEs aiming to penetrate regional markets and solidify their presence within the West Midlands.

## Notice

FFH253 - Mainstream - School Transport Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documentation you will need to register an interest in the opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27920ed8-9873-4ef7-a59f-3ea6b76ac476 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,923 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,923 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR1 2HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEX WATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27920ed8-9873-4ef7-a59f-3ea6b76ac476

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27920ed8-9873-4ef7-a59f-3ea6b76ac476
  4th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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