--- title: "Provision of Home to School Transport" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de6a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA" published: "2025-02-13" --- # Provision of Home to School Transport Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de6a.json) ## Summary The City & County of Swansea is planning a procurement process for the provision of home-to-school transport services, aimed at ensuring pupils can travel safely and punctually to primary and secondary schools within the Swansea boundary. This tender falls under the industry category of special-purpose road passenger-transport services (CPV code 60130000). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and potential suppliers are invited to attend provider events on 18th February and 25th February 2025 at The Guildhall, Swansea, to discuss opportunities and requirements. The overall contract value is estimated at £10.5 million, and it involves a flexible arrangement of 44 confirmed routes with potential for additional routes during the framework period. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those able to provide a variety of vehicle types, including minibuses, coaches, and public-service buses. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and potentially access further funding and grants. This opportunity is particularly suited for transport providers experienced in operating within regional zones and those looking to contribute towards the social development and independence of school-aged children. Interested companies should register on the eTenderWales portal and express their interest in the project by participating in the upcoming provider events. ## Notice This is Prior Notice of Swansea Council's intention to procure Home to School Transport to transport pupils to Primary and Secondary schools within the City & County of Swansea Boundary which is integral to the enabling pupils to access education safely and on time and allows development of social skills and independence. This contract will require potential variations of vehicles which will be confirmed. ### Lot Information Routes TBC and vehicle requirements TBC - there are 44 confirmed routes with flexibility to for additional routes during the term of the framework This is an invitation to two provider events to be held at The Guildhall, St Helen's Crescent, Swansea - Comm Room 5. The events are going to be held on Tuesday 18th February and Tuesday the 25th February from 10am till 12pm. We will provide a very short 15 minute presentation about the project and the remaining duration is for you to contribute as to how we develop the tender to suit you and to let us know what we can do to make this requirement an attractive opportunity to you as providers where we can align and help develop your service during the contracts. We need your direct input and will also be able to provide info on potential funds and grants that you may be eligible for. Additional information: For further information please email procurement@swansea.gov.uk Please refer to lot 1 Please refer to Lot 1 description as we had to add a 2nd Lot to allow the notice to be created - as mentioned 44+ lots to be confirmed and awarded post framework implementation. All info need is in Lot 1 so Lot 2 can be disregarded at this stage. Additional information: Please refer to lot 1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004846-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA1 3SN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Waterfront | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34115000 - Other passenger cars - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 34121300 - Double-decker buses - 34121400 - Low-floor buses - 34121500 - Coaches - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2025 at 08:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004846-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254 ## 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-04de6a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de6a.json.