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title: "Penk Valley Academy Trust Coach transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f42d"
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# Penk Valley Academy Trust Coach transport

Buyer: PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f42d

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## Summary

The Penk Valley Academy Trust has issued an open tender for coach transport services under the procurement classification of 'Hire of buses and coaches with driver' (CPV: 60172000). This process seeks transport services for school pupils to and from Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy, located in Penkridge, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase, with critical deadlines set for an enquiry period ending on 23 December 2025 and tender submissions due by midday on 12 January 2026. The successful contract will commence on 1 September 2026 for one academic year, with the potential to extend for an additional year, contingent on approval from the Trust Board.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those specialising in safe and reliable school transportation. It offers a contract initially valued at £180,000 per annum, with the potential for a maximum value of £360,000 over the full term with extension. Ideal participants are businesses with expertise in handling large volumes of passenger transportation, adhering to stringent safety and safeguarding standards, and employing innovative solutions such as QR scanning systems for tracking. Companies with a strong emphasis on quality service provision, financial competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and robust safeguarding measures will find themselves well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity and support the growth of their service offerings within the educational transport market.

## Notice

1. Contract Overview * Estimated annual value: PS180,000 * Initial contract term: one academic year (September 2026 - July 2027) * Optional extension: One academic year (subject to Trust Board approval) * Maximum potential contract value: PS360,000 Providers may tender for individual routes, a combination of routes, or all routes. Please clearly state which routes are being tendered for. 2. Evaluation Criteria Tender submissions will be assessed on a weighted basis: * Financial considerations: 50% * Safety record and safeguarding measures: 20% * Reliability and punctuality: 15% * Quality and comfort of vehicles: 10% * Environmental sustainability: 5% Details provided in attached documents 3. Routes Requiring Transport Exact pickup points to be confirmed by providers, based on safe and efficient collection recommendations. * Route 1: 62+ pupils expected, approx. 18 miles each way * Route 2: 43+ pupils expected, approx. 19 miles each way * Route 3: 36+ pupils expected, approx. 28 miles each way (Detailed stop lists provided in Appendix A) Pupils must arrive at their destination by 08:50 latest each school day. 4. Contracted Service Requirements The successful provider will: * Deliver transport to and from Wolgarston High School (ST19 5RX) and The Rural Enterprise Academy (ST19 5PH). * Operate Monday-Friday during term time, for 38 weeks (190 school days) per academic year. * Ensure vehicles meet required capacity (currently envisaged: 70, 52, 52 seats or alternative configuration). * Implement a QR scanning system for pupil tracking and payment validation. This can be supplied by the Trust or included as a separate line item in the tender. * Providers must ensure secure mounting, charging, and safeguarding of the device. 5. Safeguarding Requirements Penk Valley Academy Trust places the highest priority on safeguarding and child protection. Providers must demonstrate robust safeguarding practices, including: * Enhanced DBS checks for all drivers and passenger assistants, renewed in line with statutory guidance. * Letter of assurance provided from the company in line with KCSIE. * Mandatory safeguarding training for all staff involved in pupil transport. * Clear reporting procedures for safeguarding concerns, aligned with the Trust's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). * Vehicle safety standards, including seatbelts for all passengers, regular maintenance checks, and compliance with statutory transport regulations. * Incident management procedures, including immediate notification to the Trust of any safeguarding or safety-related event. Providers must submit evidence of safeguarding policies and compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and relevant DfE transport guidance. 6. Tender Submission * Deadline: Midday, 12 January 2026 * Format: Written proposals addressing all criteria in this ITT and a completed supplier response template (appendix B) * Validity: Late submissions will not be considered. 7. Summary This contract represents a significant opportunity to partner with Penk Valley Academy Trust in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable school transport. Providers are expected to uphold the Trust's values of safeguarding, reliability, and quality assurance in every aspect of service delivery. 8. Right Not to Award The Trust reserves the right, at its sole discretion, not to award a contract as a result of this Invitation to Tender. Participation in this process, or submission of a tender, shall not create any entitlement, expectation, or obligation on the part of the Trust to proceed to award. The Trust may, at any stage, amend, suspend, or terminate the procurement without liability to any party. Appendix A - Routes and Pickup Points, these are a subject to the provider streamline the pickup points as per their own planning software. Route 1 - 62+ pupils expected (2026/27), approx. 18 miles each way * WV9 5QR - Leyborne Crescent bus stop, The Droveway, Wolverhampton * WV10 6RU - Ming Moon, Marsh Lane, Oxley, Wolverhampton * WV10 8UJ - Last Bus Stop, Northycote Lane from Legs Lane * WV11 1AH - 124-116 Blackhalve Lane, Wolverhampton * WV11 2BX - The Church, Hawthorne Road, Essington * WV10 7TR - Bus Stop, Baneberry Drive Community Centre * WV9 5DL - Bus Stop, Outside Coven Memorial Hall, Brewood Road * ST19 9EJ - Scout Hut, Brewood, Stafford * ST19 5PH - Rural Enterprise Academy * ST19 5RX - Wolgarston High School Route 2 (option1 TBC) - 42+ pupils expected (2026/27), approx. 19 miles each way * ST15 8BA - Churchbridge, B5027 Morrisons * ST16 1LW - 441 Stone Road, Stafford * ST16 2AA - Opposite Train Station * ST17 4ER - Riverway, Stafford * ST17 9DH - Royal Oak Pub, Rising Brook * ST19 5AG - A449 Bus Layby, Dunston * ST19 5RX - Wolgarston High School * ST19 5PH - Rural Enterprise Academy Route 2 (option 2 TBC) same number of pupils. * ST20 0FA - Gnosall * ST18 9EZ - Haughton * ST16 1LW - 441 Stone Road, Stafford * ST16 2AA - Opposite Train Station * ST17 4ER - Riverway, Stafford * ST17 9DH - Royal Oak Pub, Rising Brook * ST19 5AG - A449 Bus Layby, Dunston * ST19 5RX - Wolgarston High School * ST19 5PH - Rural Enterprise Academy Route 3 - 37+ pupils expected (2026/27), approx. 28 miles each way * B79 7BH - Tamworth Interchange * WS15 1DW - Rugeley, Brereton Road (opposite car wash) * WS11 1WS - Cannock Bus Stop * WS12 4UU - Bus Stop Opp Tedderley Road Huntington Cannock * ST19 5RX - Wolgarston High School * ST19 5PH - Rural Enterprise Academy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Service will be reviewed by trustees in March 2027 if demand for space in 2027/2028 warrants the same number of coaches the award will be extended.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082152-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 24 Jul 2027 |
| 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 | PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | PENKRIDGE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST19 5RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Penkridge North & Acton Trussell |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 15:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082152-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082152-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8838

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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