--- title: "Provision of Student Public Transport" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033ff0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033ff0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ff0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ff0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST DURHAM COLLEGE" published: "2022-08-05" --- # Provision of Student Public Transport Buyer: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033ff0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033ff0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ff0.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves East Durham College, which is seeking to appoint a service provider for the "Provision of Student Public Transport". This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tendering period for this opportunity has ended on 25th June 2022. The services will enable learners to travel to and from the college's campuses as well as designated work placements. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2022 and will run until 31st July 2024, with an option for extension of up to two years. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to handle student transport. Companies that can provide reliable transport solutions for educational institutions, with the capability to operate in the UK, would be well-suited to bid. The open nature of the tender allows multiple suppliers to submit proposals, fostering competition and potentially leading to lucrative contracts over the years, if successful in meeting the college's requirements. ## Notice East Durham College are seeking a student transport service provision which will allow learners the ability and facility to travel to and from our campuses as well as designated work placements in the operating area as required. ### Lot Information Student Transport - 41 Weeks Contract 41 Week Student transport provision which will allow learners the ability and facility to travel to and from our campuses as well as designated work placements in the operating area as required. Options: The College reserves the right to extend or renew the Contract beyond the date given and in such circumstances the College may consider a revised price for the extension or continuation of the Contract. The maximum extension shall be two years. Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend or renew the Contract beyond the date given and in such circumstances the College may consider a revised price for the extension or continuation of the Contract. The maximum extension shall be two years. Student Transport - All Year All Year Student transport provision which will allow learners the ability and facility to travel to and from our campuses as well as designated work placements in the operating area as required. Options: The College reserves the right to extend or renew the Contract beyond the date given and in such circumstances the College may consider a revised price for the extension or continuation of the Contract. The maximum extension shall be two years. Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend or renew the Contract beyond the date given and in such circumstances the College may consider a revised price for the extension or continuation of the Contract. The maximum extension shall be two years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021514-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST DURHAM COLLEGE | | Locality | PETERLEE | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR8 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Peterlee West | | Westminster constituency | Easington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 5 Aug 2022 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021514-2022 - 25 May 2022 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014666-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastdurham.ac.uk - https://www.edc.ac.uk - https://www.gov.uk/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-h6vhtk-033ff0. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ff0.json.