---
title: "School Swimming Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e31a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-18"
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# School Swimming Transport Services

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e31a

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## Summary

South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council are inviting tenders for the provision of school swimming transport services. This contract entails transporting school children and teachers from various schools to attend swimming sessions at designated leisure centres within South Ribble and Chorley. The contract, valued at £360,000, spans approximately 39 weeks of the academic year and falls under the "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with tenders to be submitted electronically by 24th March 2025. The service delivery period is from 1st September 2025 to 21st July 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. It provides an excellent opportunity for transport operators with experience in servicing educational institutions. The contract emphasises social value, quality, and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for companies looking to enhance their portfolio with a long-term, stable project. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong local presence and the ability to deliver reliable and safe transport services would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council are inviting quotations on behalf of South Ribble Leisure Ltd and Chorley Leisure Ltd. This requirement is for the provision, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at specified leisure centres across South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Council. Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a specified leisure centre. The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 39 weeks within the academic year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Borough Council are inviting quotations on behalf of South Ribble Leisure Ltd and Chorley Leisure Ltd. This requirement is for the provision, of transport for School children and Teachers from multiple Schools to attend swimming sessions at specified leisure centres across South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Council. Transport will be required for all schools on each contract attending a specified leisure centre. The Contract will require transport to be provided for approx. 39 weeks within the academic year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005526-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 21 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005526-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southribble.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=74fa23d5-e0ed-ef11-8134-005056b64545

## Provenance

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