---
title: "Request for Participation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0458c1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PLUMPTON COLLEGE"
published: "2024-05-10"
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# Request for Participation

Buyer: PLUMPTON COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0458c1

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## Summary

The Plumpton College is looking for a provider to deliver a private bus service for college students covering 12 routes during term time. The tender involves the provision of transport services to Plumpton College, starting from September 9, 2024, and ending on June 19, 2026. The procurement method is selective with a competitive dialogue, and the tender submission deadline is June 10, 2024.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses offering special-purpose road passenger-transport services and the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. Companies meeting the suitability criteria as described in the request to participate are encouraged to engage. The contract terms include conditions contained within the procurement documentation, with electronic invoicing allowed. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with the submission terms and be prepared for potential recurring opportunities in April 2029.

## Notice

Provision of transport to Plumpton College

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Private bus service for college students covering 12 routes during term time

Renewal: Fixed for two years then renewable annually for a further three years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015010-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | April 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| 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 | PLUMPTON COLLEGE |
| Locality | PLUMPTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## 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

- 10 May 2024 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015010-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plumpton.ac.uk
- http://www.plumpton.ac.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=231940
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA22027

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