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title: "Student Transport Services from 2018-19"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dcdd4c9b-3f8f-4b29-80ac-488ded70ec02"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND COLLEGE ENTERPRISES LIMITED"
published: "2018-10-19"
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# Student Transport Services from 2018-19

Buyer: SUNDERLAND COLLEGE ENTERPRISES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcdd4c9b-3f8f-4b29-80ac-488ded70ec02

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland College Enterprises Limited, which is seeking a tender for the provision of student transport services for the 2018-19 academic year. The tender, titled "Student Transport Services from 2018-19," is classified under the category of buses and coaches, with delivery required in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The open procedure for this tender began on 19 October 2018 and will close on 21 November 2018, with a total budget of £400,000. The contract period is set to run from 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in transportation services, especially those specialising in the hire of buses and coaches. Companies that can offer competitive routes, timetables, and cost-effective solutions are encouraged to compete. Both small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are welcome to apply, making it a prime opportunity for local and regional transport providers looking to expand their service offerings within the educational sector.

## Notice

Sunderland College is seeking a student transport service provision to provide students with the ability and facility to travel within 1/2 mile to and from its 4 campuses. As a minimum, students will be travelling from home to the main campuses, at various times, usually with a return journey later in the day during term time only. The College is looking for student transport for two lots Lot 1: Sunderland Lot 2: Hartlepool The College is looking for the best value for money solutions and would therefore welcome alternative proposals from Tenderers for the respective routes to be covered, their relevant route timetables, and all related costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44db9ac2-a179-423f-a10d-a15de8661e7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND COLLEGE ENTERPRISES LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2018 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44db9ac2-a179-423f-a10d-a15de8661e7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44db9ac2-a179-423f-a10d-a15de8661e7a
  19th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp/aspx/Home
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