---
title: "Provision of home to college public transport passes to college students"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e24"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ST HELENS COLLEGE"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# Provision of home to college public transport passes to college students

Buyer: ST HELENS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e24

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of home to college public transport passes to college students by St Helens College and Knowsley College, located in the United Kingdom. Awarded on 30th March 2026, the contract enables students to commute to and from their educational institutions and work placements. The contract is with Merseytravel, serving as the supplier, and falls under the services category, including road and railway transport services. The procurement method used is a direct award in accordance with the Procurement Act, focusing on horizontal arrangements to achieve common objectives. The contract period begins on 1st September 2026 and ends on 20th July 2027, with an option to modify the number of passes based on student numbers.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in road and rail transport. Large-scale transport operators like Merseytravel have an advantage in managing such a project due to their existing infrastructure and expertise in public transport services. Businesses in the transport industry seeking to expand into educational transport solutions may find participation in similar tenders beneficial for growth, potentially opening doors to wider collaborations with educational institutions for student commuting solutions. Smaller transport providers can also explore sub-contracting or partnerships to gain access to these opportunities, leveraging their specialised capabilities or regional expertise.

## Notice

St Helens College and Knowsley College provide transport passes to students to allow them to commute to/from College and any work placement activities. Final value of the Contract is dependent on college student numbers.

### Procurement Information

The Contract is awarded in alignment with the provisions of the Procurement Act Schedule 2 Part 1 Section 3 Horizontal arrangements to ensure the aim of achieving objectives the authorities have in common in connection with the exercise of their public functions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029264-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 20 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,540,506 |
| Contracts value | £1,540,506 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERSEYTRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029264-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022158-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017839-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029264-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022158-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017839-2026
  27th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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