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title: "Bury College - Student Transportation - ITT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0472e5"
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# Bury College - Student Transportation - ITT

Buyer: BURY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0472e5

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## Summary

Bury College is undertaking a procurement process for student transportation services, titled "Bury College - Student Transportation - ITT". The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts signed on 26th June 2025. The transportation services cover routes across Rawtenstall, Littleborough, Moston, and Bolton, with the service span starting from 4th September 2024 and extending to 3rd September 2027, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. The services are classified under the CPV code for transport services, excluding waste transport, and will primarily occur in the Manchester area (region UKD33). The procurement followed an open procedure governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, reflecting its compliance with international standards under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport service industry, particularly those with capabilities in providing large-scale, scheduled bus services with a focus on quality delivery, staffing, and customer care. With a heavy emphasis on quality and price as award criteria, businesses that are well-equipped with the necessary resources and experience in public transportation services will find this tender advantageous. Companies like TRANZCARE TRAVEL LIMITED, which have been successful in securing contracts, exemplify the type of enterprise that can benefit and expand their service offerings in partnership with educational institutions such as Bury College. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for growth, making it an attractive proposition for similarly positioned firms aiming to enhance their portfolio in the educational transport sector.

## Notice

Bury College Student Transportation Tender from 4th September 2024 - 3rd September 2027 (with 2 possible 12 month extensions)

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Rawtenstall Route

Lot 1 - Rawtenstall AM and PM journeys will require a minimum seating capacity of 35 - no standing. Please note that time and routes are subject to change. * Fieldhouse Road / Cronkeyshaw Common 7.30am * Whitworth Road / Gale Street 7.31am * Whitworth, Tong lane 7.35am * Shawforth Chapel 7.38am * Newline Road 7.40am * Stacksteads, Toll Bar 7.45am * Waterfoot, Co-op 7.50am * Rawtenstall, Bus Stop, Opp Fire Station 7.55am * Haslingden Road 7.58am * Manchester Road (Woolpack Hotel) 8.00am * Edenfield, Roston Arms 8.10am * Walmersley Road (Post Office) 8.20am * Bury College 8.30am The return journey is the reverse of the above route leaving Bury College at 4.45pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 4.15pm on Tuesday & Thursday (TBC).

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - Littleborough

AM and PM journeys will require a minimum seating capacity of 35 - no standing. Please note that time and routes are subject to change. * Church Street 7:35am * Halifax Road/Smithy Bridge Road 7:43am * St James Church 7:50am * St. Mary's Gate 8.00am * Manchester Road (Tesco) 8.05am * Bolton Road (opposite Springfield Park) 8.10am * Heywood Library 8.15am * Heywood Summit 8.18am * Bury College 8:35am The return journey is the reverse of the above route leaving Bury College at 4.45pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 4.15pm on Tuesday & Thursday (TBC)

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 3 - Moston

AM and PM journeys will require a minimum seating capacity of 53 - no standing. Please note that time and routes are subject to change. * Lightbowne Road (after Nuthurst Road) 8.10am * Victoria Avenue East (after Northwood Drive) 8.14am * Victoria Avenue (after Hill Lane) 8.20am * Victoria Avenue (after Plant Hill Road) 8.22am * Bury College 8.40am The return journey is the reverse of the above route leaving Bury College at 4.45pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 4.15pm on Tuesday & Thursday (TBC)

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 4 - Bolton 1

AM and PM journeys will require a minimum seating capacity of 53 - no standing. Please note that time and routes are subject to change. * Bottom of Halliwell Road 7.30am * Halliwell Road (opposite St Paul's Church) 7.35am * Mossbank Way 7.41am * Blackburn Road (Starbucks) 7.45am * Darwen Road 7.55am * Turton Road 7.57am * Bolton Road 7.59am * Lea Gate 8.03am * Longsight 8.06am * Hardy Mill Road 8.07am * Arthur Lane 8.08am * Bury Old Road 8.10am * Church Street 8.15am * Cockey Moor Road 8.17am * Ainsworth Arms 8.20am * Bury College 8.30am The return journey is the reverse of the above route leaving Bury College at 4.45pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 4.15pm on Tuesday & Thursday (TBC).

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/035286-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £275,652 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BURY COLLEGE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Redvales |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRANZCARE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035286-2025
- 27 Jun 2024 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019618-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.burycollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.tranzcaretravel.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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