---
title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Student Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0488ab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE"
published: "2024-09-23"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Student Transport Services

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0488ab

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## Summary

Middlesbrough College has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of student transport services, encompassing areas such as Ingleby Barwick, Easington, Great Ayton, and Saltburn. The procurement, classified under the Transport Services industry (excluding waste transport), was divided into two lots: transport routes from specific locations to Middlesbrough College and transport between the college and the town centre. The open procurement method was used, with the award given on 23rd September 2024. The contract duration is set for 59 months, with an initial period of 35 months and options to extend by an additional 2x12 months. Key suppliers awarded are Arriva Durham County Limited and Compass Royston Travel Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to enhance their portfolio through involvement with a reputable educational institution. Companies engaged in providing large-scale transportation solutions, with an emphasis on both quality and cost efficiency, are well-suited to such opportunities. The extension options provide longer-term business growth potential. Potential suppliers include both large and medium-sized enterprises that can meet the complex logistics and service quality requirements outlined by Middlesbrough College.

## Notice

Transport for students of Middlesbrough College travelling from areas including Ingleby Barwick, Easington, Great Ayton and Saltburn.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - MC1, MC2, MC3 & MC4

MC1 - Ingleby Barwick to Middlesbrough College MC2 - Easington via Brotton, Skelton, Guisborough, Ormesby to Middlesbrough College MC3 - Great Ayton via Stokesley & Hutton Rudby MC4 - Saltburn, Marske, New Marske, Redcar to Middlesbrough College

Options: 59 month(s) from the commencement date, with 35 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Lot 2 - MC Mover

Transport between the College and the town centre throughout the day.

Options: 59 month(s) from the commencement date, with 35 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/030359-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,882 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA DURHAM COUNTY; COMPASS ROYSTON TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030359-2024
- 7 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024926-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arriva.co.uk
- http://www.compassroyston.net/
- http://www.mbro.ac.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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