--- title: "Home to College Transport" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044a76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044a76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044a76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044a76.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP" published: "2024-07-25" --- # Home to College Transport Buyer: INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044a76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044a76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044a76.json) ## Summary The Inspire Education Group has completed a public procurement process for the provision of home-to-college transport services, specifically involving the hiring of buses and coaches with drivers. This tender, titled "Home to College Transport," covers services for Peterborough College and Stamford College, with routes spanning various locations in and around Peterborough and Stamford. The procurement process utilised a selective method (restricted procedure) and is now in the award stage. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 25th July 2024, with services expected to commence for an initial 36 months and an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The total value of the awarded contracts is significant, reflecting the crucial role this service plays in facilitating student transportation. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in the hire of buses and coaches. Companies with capabilities in reliable and high-quality service delivery, added value proposals, and robust contract management would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. The awarded suppliers, such as Dews Coaches, nationwide coaches ltd, W.H. Fowler & Sons (Coaches) Ltd, and BLAND'S (RUTLAND) LTD, highlight the competitive nature and varied participation in this sector. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their market presence, increase their revenue streams, and strengthen their relationships with educational institutions and public sector buyers. ## Notice To provide home to colege transport for Inspire Education Group ### Lot Information Route 1 - Peterborough College Earith, Colne, Somersham, Warboys, Upwood, Bury, Ramsey Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 2 - Peterborough College Manea, Chatteris, Benwick, Ramsey, Pondersbridge Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 3 - Peterborough College Doddington, Wimblington, March Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 4 - Peterborough College Turves, Coates, Eastrea, Whittlesey Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 5 - Peterborough College Holbeach, Whaplode, Moulton, Weston, Cowbit, Crowland, Newborough Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 6 - Peterborough College Pinchbeck, Spalding Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 7 - Peterborough College March, Guyhirn, Thorney Toll, Thorney, Eye Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 8 - Peterborough College Sawtry, Conington, Yaxley, Hampton Vale Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4:40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Shuttle Bus - Peterborough College Peterborough College, MJC (Media and Journalism Centre) Broadway Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 1 - Stamford College Gretton, Corby, Weldon, Upper Benefield, Oundle, Glapthorn, Southwick, Woodnewton, Apethorpe, Kings Cliffe, Collyweston, Easton on the Hill Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 2 - Stamford College Whittlesey, Stanground, Hampton Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 3 - Stamford College Fletton, Woodston, The Ortons, Alwalton Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 4 - Stamford College Thorney, Eye, Welland, Dogsthorpe, Central Peterborough (Eastern Ave/Eastfield Rd/Brewery Tap), Paston, Gunthorpe Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 5 - Stamford College Sawtry, Stilton, Folksworth, Yaxley, Wansford, Wittering Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 6 - Stamford College Wyberton, Kirton, Sutterton, Gosberton, Surfleet, Pinchbeck, Deeping St Nicholas Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 7 - Stamford College Moulton, Fleet Hargate, Holbeach, Whaplode, Weston, Fulney Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 8 - Stamford College Donington, Quadring, Gosberton, West Pinchbeck, Little London, Spalding Common, Deeping St Nicholas, Hop Pole Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s) Route 9 - Stamford College Gedney Hill, Holbeach St John, Moulton Chapel, Cowbit, Crowland, Newborough, Peakirk, Glinton, Northborough, Maxey Arrive in College by 8.50am Leave College at 4.40pm 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/023307-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,300,000 | | Lots value | £5,231,165 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,669,200 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE1 4DZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | BLAND'S (RUTLAND; DEWS COACHES; NATIONWIDE COACHES; W.H. FOWLER & SONS (COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 25 Jul 2024 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023307-2024 - 19 Mar 2024 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008875-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://fowlerstravel.co.uk - http://www.blands.info - http://www.dews-coaches.com - http://www.nationwidecoaches.net - http://www.peterborough.ac.uk - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## 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-044a76. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044a76.json.