--- title: "Student Transport 2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044759" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044759" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044759.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044759.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE" published: "2024-03-11" --- # Student Transport 2024 Buyer: BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044759 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044759) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044759.json) ## Summary The Bridgwater and Taunton College has initiated a tender process for the Student Transport Service 2024. This procurement involves road transport services under the main procurement category of services. The service will provide transport for students and staff across various locations, with multiple lots available. The contract period is set to start on September 1, 2024, with a total contract value of £400,000. The deadline for tender submissions is April 30, 2024, and the award period is expected to begin on the same day. This tender presents business growth opportunities for transport service providers who can meet the specific requirements outlined by the College. Potential suppliers need to demonstrate compliance with statutory regulations related to vehicle operations, driver competence, and safety standards. Businesses with experience in providing transport services for educational institutions and events will be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract offers opportunities for long-term partnerships with the College, contributing to the enhancement of student transport services in the region. ## Notice The aim of the Student Transport Service will be to provide high quality transport for the students and staff of the College. There are 6 lots available within this provision. Lot 1 - MOD Abbeywood to Bridgwater and Taunton College (BTC) Lot 2 - Weston-Super-Mare and Worle to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) - 2 ROUTES. Addition - One of these services needs to continue on to the Cannington Campus and Agricultural Innovation Centre, Rodway Farm (AIC);Lot 3 - Castle Cary/Shepton Mallett to BTC (Bridgwater Campus ) Lot 4 - Yeovil to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) Lot 5 - Tiverton to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) Lot 6 - Ad Hoc Journeys ### Lot Information Lot 1 - MOD Abbeywood to Bridgwater and Taunton College Lot 1 - MOD Abbeywood to Bridgwater and Taunton College (BTC) Renewal: Extension Period will be 1 x 1 year. Lot 2 - Lot 2 - Weston-Super-Mare and Worle to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) Lot 2 - Weston-Super-Mare and Worle to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) - 2 ROUTES. Addition - One of these services needs to continue on to the Cannington Campus and Agricultural Innovation Centre, Rodway Farm (AIC); Renewal: 1 x 1 year extension Lot 3 - Castle Cary/Shepton Mallett to BTC (Bridgwater Campus ) Lot 3 - Castle Cary/Shepton Mallett to BTC (Bridgwater Campus ) Options: 1 x 1 year extension Renewal: 1 x 1 year extension Lot 4 - Yeovil to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) Lot 4 - Yeovil to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) Renewal: 1 x 1 year extension Lot 5 - Tiverton to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) Lot 5 - Tiverton to BTC (Bridgwater Campus) Renewal: 1 x 1 Year extension Lot 6 - Ad Hoc Journeys There is a requirement on an ad hoc basis to transport students and staff locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally to sporting events and educational field trips, University visits, Airport runs, and Residential Visits as part of the students' curriculum. Renewal: 1 x 1 year extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007720-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE | | Locality | BRIDGWATER | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA6 4PZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bridgwater North & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bridgwater | | Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2024 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007720-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.btc.ac.uk - https://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-044759. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044759.json.