--- title: "BC-10693 Walton Le Dale High School School Transportation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028ee4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028ee4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028ee4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028ee4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALTON LE DALE HIGH SCHOOL" published: "2021-02-01" --- # BC-10693 Walton Le Dale High School School Transportation Buyer: WALTON LE DALE HIGH SCHOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ee4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-028ee4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028ee4.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently active for the contract titled "BC-10693 Walton Le Dale High School School Transportation," being conducted by Walton Le Dale High School, located in Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire. This tender falls under the category of services, specifically referring to the hire of buses and coaches with a driver, with a total contract value of £920,000. The anticipated contract period spans approximately five years, and the deadline for submissions is set for 3rd March 2021. This procurement is being carried out through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, aiming to secure a suitable provider for the school transport services needed by the institution. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those that can provide reliable vehicle operations and management. Ideal candidates would be firms with expertise in school transport logistics, capable of meeting the legal and health safety standards required in the UK. Companies should also be prepared to establish communication systems with various stakeholders, including school management, parents, and pupils, as continuous engagement is crucial for successful service delivery. This tender could not only enhance your business portfolio but also pave the way for long-term partnerships with educational institutions in the region. ## Notice Walton Le Dale High School is a community Secondary School located in Lancashire and has 775 pupils.The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of School Transport services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the school transport function including employment and management of staff and a provide a range of vehicles that meet the requirements of the contract and all legal and health and safety requirements. The Successful Bidder will provide transportation of an appropriate capacity and to the timeframes specified in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) specifications.Currently, the Client operates five routes, please see below link. The Client requires these five routes to be managed by the Successful Supplier. https://www.waltonledale.lancs.sch.uk/parents/transport ### Lot Information Lot 1 The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of School Transport services to the Client. It is the Client's expectation that the Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the school transport function including employment and management of staff and a provide a range of vehicles that meet the requirements of the contract and all legal and health and safety requirements. The Successful Bidder will provide transportation of an appropriate capacity and to the timeframes specified in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) specifications.Currently, the Client operates five routes, please see below link. The Client requires these five routes to be managed by the Successful Supplier. https://www.waltonledale.lancs.sch.uk/parents/transport The Successful Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the School Transport service with customers that include; School management, parents, and pupils. In addition, the provider will also be responsible for all legal and health and safety & vehicle safety requirements in delivering the School Transport services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001934-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £920,000 | | Lots value | £920,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WALTON LE DALE HIGH SCHOOL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR5 6RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | South Ribble | | Electoral ward | Walton-le-Dale East | | Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley | | Delivery location | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 1 Feb 2021 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001934-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/schoolsbuyingclub - https://www.waltonledale.lancs.sch.uk/ - https://www.waltonledale.lancs.sch.uk/parents/transport ## 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-h6vhtk-028ee4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028ee4.json.