---
title: "Provision of home to college bus passes to college students"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0560e3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST HELENS COLLEGE"
published: "2025-10-22"
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# Provision of home to college bus passes to college students

Buyer: ST HELENS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0560e3

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## Summary

St Helens College, a sub-central government public authority located in St Helens, UK, recently concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of home to college bus passes to college students," within the industry category of road transport services. The contract was awarded on 22nd October 2025 to Arriva Merseyside Limited. This direct award procurement method was employed due to the supplier's existing franchise in the surrounding area, thus fulfilling the college's need for diverse public bus routes accessible to students. This contract, valued at £1,169,000, is active from 1st September 2025 to 20th July 2026 and includes options for additional student bus passes based on demand.

This tender presents various growth opportunities for businesses involved in the transportation sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive public transport services. Organisations like Arriva, with established operations and infrastructures, are well-suited to compete due to their ability to cater to the geographical and logistical needs of the college community. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing extensive transportation networks have the potential for significant business development through similar tenders, especially in regions requiring dedicated services for educational institutions.

## Notice

St Helens College and Knowsley College provide bus passes to students to allow them to commute to College and any work placement activities.

### Procurement Information

Supplier holds the bus franchise for the surrounding area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067569-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 20 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,169,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,169,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST HELENS COLLEGE |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARRIVA MERSEYSIDE; ARRIVA NORTH WEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 14:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067569-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 09:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041887-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 09:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040770-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067569-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041887-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040770-2025
  17th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arrivabus.co.uk
- http://www.sthelens.ac.uk
- https://www.arrivagroup.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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