--- title: "Provision of Student Bus Services to Cambridge Regional College" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a258" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a258" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a258.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a258.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE" published: "2021-09-06" --- # Provision of Student Bus Services to Cambridge Regional College Buyer: CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a258 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a258) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a258.json) ## Summary The Cambridge Regional College, the largest further education institution in the East of England, has successfully concluded its procurement process for the "Provision of Student Bus Services." This project included 13 lots for bus routes servicing both the Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses, all classified under the industry category of "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV 60172000). The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with all relevant bids considered during the active tender stage that concluded on 4th May 2021. Contracts were awarded between 12th August and 6th September 2021, with significant amounts allocated to various routes, ensuring reliable transport for students over a contract period running until 31st August 2024, with options for extension. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality bus services. Those specialising in student transport, with experience in managing multiple routes and ensuring punctuality, are particularly well-suited to compete. Given the varied routes across the Cambridge and Huntingdon areas, businesses that focus on efficient logistics and reliable fleet management can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and foster growth through established partnerships with educational institutions. ## Notice Cambridge Regional College is the largest further education college in the East of England and is committed to serving the people of Cambridgeshire and the surrounding area.Cambridge Regional College has two Campuses, Cambridge and Huntingdon which require external bus providers to transport students to the relevant campus in the morning and a return journey in the afternoon. For more details of the college please visit our website www.camre.ac.ukThere are 13 lots up for tender each consisting of a route, 10 at our Cambridge Campus and 3 at our Huntingdon Campus. Tenderers can tender for one or more routes/lotsFor details of requirements, process and timescales please refer to Document 1 of the tender invitation pack. ### Lot Information Bus Route CC1 Transporting of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Starting Point: Bishops Stortford Bus Station Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension options Bus Route CC2 Transporting of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Starting Point: Soham, Townsend/Holmes Lane Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 1 year periods Bus Route CC3 Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Great Dunmow, Dunmow Club Renewal: option to extend by 2x1 year periods Bus Route CC4 Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Haverhill, Bus Station Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods Bus Route CC5 Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: March, Fountain Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods Bus Route CC6 Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Ely, Community College Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods Bus Route CC7 Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Wimpole, Cambridge Road Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods Bus Route CC8A Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Eaton Socon, Green Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods Bus Route CC8B Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Eynesbury, Berky St, Howitts Lane Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods Bus Route CC9 Transportation of students to and from Cambridge Campus. Start point: Littleport, Train Station Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x1 year periods Bus Route HC1 Transportation of students to and from Huntingdon Campus. Start point: Bar Hill Tesco Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods Bus Route HC2 Transportation of students to and from Huntingdon Campus. Start point: March, Wisbech Road/Russel Avenue Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods Bus Route HC3 Transportation of students to and from Huntingdon Campus. Start point: Brampton, The Black Bull Renewal: Option to extend by 2x1 year periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022020-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,830,333 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB4 2QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Milton & Waterbeach | | Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | CAMBRIDGE BUS & COACH; GREYS OF ELY; MILLER BROTHERS LTD TRADING AS ANDREWS COACHES; RON W DEW & SON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 6 Sep 2021 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022020-2021 - 1 Apr 2021 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006887-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.camre.ac.uk - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home ## 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-02a258. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a258.json.