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title: "School Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045760"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2024-05-03"
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# School Transport Services

Buyer: PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045760

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## Summary

The Penk Valley Academy Trust is inviting proposals for the provision of out-of-catchment school transport services starting in September 2024. The contract, valued at £230,000 GBP, will last for one academic year with a possible extension subject to Board approval. The transport services will cover school transportation to specified locations for 190 school days per year, with potential for flexibility and additional school routes.

This tender by the Penk Valley Academy Trust presents opportunities for transportation service providers to secure a contract for school transport services, fostering business growth in the services sector. Businesses capable of providing reliable, safe, and flexible transport services for school children in the Penkridge area are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of May 31, 2024, presenting a timely opportunity for interested businesses to participate.

## Notice

Penk Valley Academy Trust is seeking proposals from qualified transportation service providers for the provision of out of catchment school transport services commencing September 2024. The contract will be for one academic year commencing September 2024 with an option to extend for a further academic year with Trust Board approval. The contracted Transport Services will, in summary: * Provide transport to and from schools Monday - Friday as per the agreed times with Penk Valley Academy Trust * Provide transport to and from the areas listed on the route sheets for Wolgarston High School ST19 5RX and the Rural Enterprise Academy ST19 5PH with an option to add in more schools within Penkridge, should the needs arise * To provide a service for 38 weeks (190 School days) per academic year during term time only, with the availability to be flexible when required * To maintain reliable and regular contact with the transport team regarding any issues, concerns and changes * To maintain seating plans and check student bus passes for safeguarding purposes where appropriate

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracted Transport Services will, in summary: * Provide transport to and from schools Monday - Friday as per the agreed times with Penk Valley Academy Trust * Provide transport to and from the areas listed on the route sheets for Wolgarston High School ST19 5RX and the Rural Enterprise Academy ST19 5PH with an option to add in more schools within Penkridge, should the needs arise * To provide a service for 38 weeks (190 School days) per academic year during term time only, with the availability to be flexible when required * To maintain reliable and regular contact with the transport team regarding any issues, concerns and changes * To maintain seating plans and check student bus passes for safeguarding purposes where appropriate

Options: The contract is initially for 12 months. The contract could be extended for a further 12 months but ONLY with prior approval of the Trust Board of Directors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014419-2024 |
| 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 | 3 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| 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 | PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | PENKRIDGE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST19 5RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Penkridge North & Acton Trussell |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 3 May 2024 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014419-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.penkvalley.co.uk
- https://www.penkvalley.co.uk/page/?title=PVAT+Transport+Service&pid=92&action=saved

## Provenance

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