--- title: "Riverside College - Supplementary Student Transport Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051017" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051017" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051017.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051017.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RIVERSIDE COLLEGE HALTON" published: "2025-05-09" --- # Riverside College - Supplementary Student Transport Services Buyer: RIVERSIDE COLLEGE HALTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051017 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051017) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051017.json) ## Summary Riverside College Halton is inviting tenders for supplementary student transport services, with the aim of appointing a single supplier for a contract starting on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2027. The procurement process is an open procedure, and the tender is classified under the transport services category. The estimated contract value is £400,000 GBP. Interested parties need to submit their proposals by 9 June 2025, following an electronic submission policy. The tender is managed from the college's location in Widnes, UK, with all relevant documents accessible online. This opportunity is part of a broader initiative to coordinate with the main student transport contract. This tender presents a lucrative prospect for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those experienced in educational transport logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contract favours such entities. To stand a competitive chance, interested companies should ensure they are registered on the MultiQuote platform and demonstrate compliance with requisite business quality standards and relevant experience through a completed Selection Questionnaire. The contract provides potential for extension, thereby offering sustained business growth and a stable revenue stream over several years. ## Notice Riverside College is looking for a single supplier to provide supplementary student transport services for a contract commencing 1 September 2025, ending 31 August 2027. These services are to provide an 'as required' service to support the main contract and will have the same co-terminus date as the main contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used. Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020193-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | 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 | RIVERSIDE COLLEGE HALTON | | Locality | WIDNES | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA8 7QQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Central & West Bank | | Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 9 May 2025 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020193-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020193-2025 9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1282 TR6 Confidential Information Declaration.dotx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1278 TR2 Schedule of Prices.xlsx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1279 TR3 Technical Quality Questions.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1280 TR4 Conflict of Interest Declaration.dotx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1276 PR1 PSQ Response Form.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1281 TR5 Non-Collusion & Canvassing Declaration.dotx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1277 Procurement Specific Questionnaire.docx ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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