--- title: "Kendal College Student Transport" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05444b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05444b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05444b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05444b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENDAL COLLEGE" published: "2025-08-22" --- # Kendal College Student Transport Buyer: KENDAL COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05444b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05444b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05444b.json) ## Summary Kendal College has awarded a contract for student transport services to KTs Coaches of Kendal, following an open procurement process. This contract, titled "Kendal College Student Transport", falls under the road transport services category (CPV 60100000) and is significant for sub-central public authorities. The services are primarily set in Kendal, with delivery addresses spanning multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including regions UKC through UKK. The transport services are scheduled from 20th August 2025 to 17th August 2028, with a potential renewal extending up to 2030, based on performance. The procurement has been completed, with a total contract value of GBP 1,294,489, reflecting a strategic investment by Kendal College to meet transportation needs during term time, Monday to Friday. This procurement creates considerable business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in transportation services. Companies with expertise in providing compliant vehicles under the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) have an advantageous position, as these requirements are crucial for the tender. The project provides a stable, long-term business prospect for suppliers, with possibilities for expansion if additional routes are funded outside term time. The involvement of SMEs, as evidenced by the participation and award to KTs Coaches, highlights the potential for small to medium-sized businesses to secure significant public contracts and utilise this partnership to bolster their service offerings and market presence across various UK regions. ## Notice Kendal College is seeking a transport service provision which will allow learners to travel from their homes to College and back, daily on College days. These are Monday to Friday during term time only (excluding bank holidays and staff development days). Vehicles must comply with PSVAR requirements and have potential to carry ticket machines for fare paying passengers in the event that Westmorland and Furness Council are able to fund additional provision outside of term time andduring the day. Current routes and timetables are available at www.kendal.ac.uk/bus (https://www.kendal.ac.uk/bus). ### Lot Information Route 1 Penrith to Kendal and return Direct service Capacity 50 - 100 (quote all options) Options: Additional routes Renewal: Additional routes Route 2 Penrith to Kendal return Service via Shap and Tebay Capacity 30 - 70 (quote all options) Options: Additional routes Renewal: Additional routes Route 3 Temple Sowerby via Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and Sedbergh return Capacity 50 - 70 (quote all options) Options: Additional routes Renewal: Additional routes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050959-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £229,500 | | Lots value | £229,500 | | Awards value | £1,294,489 | | Contracts value | £1,294,489 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENDAL COLLEGE | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 5AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal Highgate | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KTS COACHES OF KENDAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2025 at 14:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050959-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 08:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047129-2025 - 6 Jun 2025 at 10:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030526-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050959-2025 22nd August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047129-2025 8th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030526-2025 6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://ktscoaches.co.uk - http://www.kendal.ac.uk - https://www.kendal.ac.uk/bus - 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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