---
title: "Star Academies - Student Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045004"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045004"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045004.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045004.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAR ACADEMIES"
published: "2024-06-04"
---

# Star Academies - Student Transport

Buyer: STAR ACADEMIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045004

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045004)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045004.json)

## Summary

The Star Academies, a public educational institution based in Blackburn, UK, has completed a tender process for student transport services. The tender, titled "Star Academies - Student Transport," falls under the services category, with a focus on transporting students to various schools in Blackburn, Preston, and Bolton. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The process started with the "ITT/2024/TRANSPORT" document and has now concluded with the award to Moving People Ltd on June 4, 2024, for a contract worth £2,300,000. 

This contracting opportunity offers businesses in the transportation industry a chance to provide student transport services to the Star Academies' schools for an initial contract period beginning on September 1, 2024, and potentially extending up to five years. Companies with experience in providing school transport services, relevant accreditation, and expertise in safe recruitment practices are well-suited to compete. The tender process has concluded, but future opportunities may arise for those capable of meeting the unique needs of the Star Academies Trust and working collaboratively with them.

## Notice

Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier of student transport services. This will be an open process and a process timetable can be found further within the ITT document. The supplier selected will be able to provide student transport services to all schools listed within the specification. This may also include ad hoc day trips from time to time. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively with us and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Star Academies are looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier of student transport services. This will be an open process and a process timetable can be found within the ITT document. The supplier selected will be able to provide student transport services to all schools listed within the specification. This may also include ad hoc day trips from time to time. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively with us and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust.

Options: Potential alternative cost provided based on route changes if agreed by school. Note this was not used for the purposes of scoring, the pricing score was evaluated on the current like for like route.

Renewal: Retender required at the end of the 5 year full term (or before if extensions are not utilised)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017232-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 3-5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAR ACADEMIES |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOVING PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017232-2024
- 5 Apr 2024 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011127-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://staracademies.org/
- https://www.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-045004. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045004.json.