---
title: "TRN-23-008 Transportation of Pupils using Public Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f007"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-08-15"
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# TRN-23-008 Transportation of Pupils using Public Transport

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f007

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## Summary

The Education Authority has awarded a contract for the transportation of pupils using public transport. The title of the contract is "TRN-23-008 Transportation of Pupils using Public Transport," falling under the industry category of transport services, with a total contract value of £150,000. The procurement method was a limited negotiated process without publication of a contract notice. The contract was signed on 14th August 2023, and the awarded supplier is Translink. The Education Authority in the UK was the buying organisation for this service procurement.

This tender for the transportation of pupils using public transport presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in providing transport services, specifically in bus and train operations. Since the contract has been awarded, interested businesses should focus on future procurement opportunities related to transport services within the Northern Ireland Public Transport Network. Companies with experience in regulated transport services, especially in Northern Ireland, are well-suited to compete due to the specificity and technical requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

Transportation of pupils using public transport (buses and trains).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transportation of pupils using public transport (buses and trains).

### Procurement Information

The Education Authority requires the provision of transport services across existing Public Transport Network in Northern Ireland i.e collection of pupils from any/all Northern Ireland bus stops and train stations and drop offs at destination bus stops and train stations. Translink Group are regulated by the Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 as the only service provider to provide a service of the scope and scale required. This service requirement therefore falls under Regulation 32 (2)(b). The proposed contract is permitted by Regulation 32 (2)(b) of PCR 2015. As explained herein are necessary: Competition is absent for technical reasons and the protection of exclusive rights and no reasonable alternative is available. Public transport in Northern Ireland is regulated under Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 under power conferred by section 1(2) to enter into service agreements including the power to award service contracts in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1370/2007. The Education Authority tender for all other transport services including bus and taxi services using a Dynamic Purchasing System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023918-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 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 | £150,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANSLINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2023 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023918-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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