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title: "Kingston Maurward College - Student Transport Services"
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# Kingston Maurward College - Student Transport Services

Buyer: KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e8d

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## Summary

Kingston Maurward College is seeking suppliers to provide student transport services in Dorset. The procurement consists of two lots for mini-bus and double-decker routes. Suppliers can bid for both lots, but only one supplier will be awarded for each. The procurement method is open, with a focus on quality criteria (including service delivery & capacity, staffing, and customer care) and price. Key dates include the tender period end date on 11th January 2023 and the bid opening on the same day.

This tender by Kingston Maurward College presents opportunities for transport service providers to expand their business. Companies with expertise in transport services, capacity management, and customer care are well-suited to compete. The tender's focus on quality criteria and price ensures a fair evaluation process for potential suppliers. Businesses interested should ensure compliance with the submission terms, including the electronic submission method. The award period starts on 11th January 2023, providing a timeline for successful bidders to prepare for contract implementation.

## Notice

Kingston Maurward College are looking for up to two suppliers to provide student transport services based on two lots. Lot 1 - Mini-bus routes & Lot 2 -Double decker routes. Please note, only one supplier will be awarded for each individual lot.

### Lot Information

Mini-bus routes

This lot is for the Kingston Maurward College student transport routes which can be fulfilled with mini-bus vehicles. Suppliers are allowed to bid for both Lots 1 and 2. Please note, only one supplier will be awarded for this lot.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Double decker routes

This lot is for the Kingston Maurward College student transport routes which can be fulfilled with double-decker vehicles. Suppliers are allowed to bid for both Lots 1 and 2. Please note, only one supplier will be awarded for this lot.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007751-2023 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,914,388 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT2 8PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Charminster St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSPORT2 (UK) LTD TRADING AS KURA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007751-2023
- 2 Nov 2022 at 20:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031014-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kmc.ac.uk/
- http://www.ridekura.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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