---
title: "SOL - School Bus and Coach Transport DPS 2015"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e2ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL"
published: "2025-02-17"
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# SOL - School Bus and Coach Transport DPS 2015

Buyer: METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e2ff

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Borough of Solihull has successfully completed the award stage for the 2024/2025 School Bus and Coach Transport DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System). This contract, identified as "SOL - 7485", falls under the services category, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, and serves the UKG32 region. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contracts were signed on 17 February 2025, with the awarded contracts now active. This tender includes multiple awards for individual routes, with suppliers such as AFJ Ltd, ASA Travel Ltd, and Birmingham International Coaches Ltd, among others.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in providing bus and coach services. By securing a contract with the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, businesses can expand their market presence, ensure a steady stream of work, and enhance their portfolio with reputable public sector clients. Companies with experience in handling school transportation and a capability to manage large-scale service delivery would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, fostering business growth and development. The option to extend the contract to the end of the DPS term provides additional avenues for long-term collaboration and revenue generation.

## Notice

Route awards for School Bus & Coach transport for 2024/2025 . This notice contains details of individual routes awarded via the Solihull School Bus and Coach Transport DPS. The School Bus & Coach DPS is on CSW-Jets - www.csw-jets.co.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Route awards for School Bus & Coach Transport for 2024/2025 . This notice contains details of individual Routes awarded via the Solihull School Bus & Coach Transport DPS. The School Bus & Coach Transport DPS is on CSW-Jets - www.csw-jets.co.uk

Options: Option to extend to end of DPS term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005484-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 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 | £364,365 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SOLIHULL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AFJ; ASA TRAVEL; BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL COACHES; HOLLYWOOD TRAVEL; M J GROSVENOR; MEADWAY PRIVATE HIRE (BIRMINGHAM) LTD T/A MEADWAY COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 18:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005484-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.solihull.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:220142-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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