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title: "Home To School Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b6b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-08"
---

# Home To School Transport Service

Buyer: SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b6b

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## Summary

The Slough Borough Council is in the planning stage for a new procurement process titled "Home To School Transport Service." This process, classified under the services category, is primarily focused on road transport services. The procurement is part of a soft market testing exercise designed to gauge interest and gather feedback on the proposed service structure. The council is aiming to finalise the engagement by 18th July 2025, and interested parties should note this key date. The procurement relates to Slough, UK, and highlights the council's role as a sub-central government public authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the recognised suitability for such organisations. The potential for a framework agreement suggests room for long-term partnerships, and the procurement process even includes the option for contract renewal. This initiative could provide sustained opportunities for businesses capable of delivering reliable transport solutions, fostering growth and solidifying working relationships with public sector entities. Those looking to expand in the public transport sector in the UK would find this tender particularly promising.

## Notice

The purpose of this Soft Market Testing exercise is to: i) Understand levels of interest in participation for the new Home To School Transport Service. ii) Hear your feedback and suggestions on the proposed Home To School Transport Service structure

### Planning Information

The purpose of this Soft Market Testing exercise is to:
i) Understand levels of interest in participation for the new Home To School Transport Service.
ii) Hear your feedback and suggestions on the proposed Home To School Transport Service structure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038354-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SLOUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SLOUGH |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL1 2EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Slough |
| Electoral ward | Herschel Park |
| Westminster constituency | Slough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 15:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038354-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038354-2025
  8th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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