---
title: "STC - Student Transport Services Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0682cf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# STC - Student Transport Services Tender

Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0682cf

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## Summary

Stoke On Trent College is actively seeking bids for their Student Transport Services through an open procedure, with the procurement currently in the tender update stage. The procurement is focused on the transport industry, specifically road transport services including the hire of buses and coaches with a driver. The college is located in Stoke-on-Trent, within the region of UKG23. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 13:00 on 12th May 2026, with services expected to commence on 3rd August 2026 and could potentially extend to 2nd August 2031. This contract, valued at £360,000, presents a notable opportunity for qualified businesses.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly appealing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in transport services and those able to meet the technical quality requirements outlined, alongside economic credentials, stand a good chance of being competitive. The procurement method is an open procedure allowing broader participation, and the contract emphasises both price and quality; therefore, companies that can demonstrate both cost efficiency and exceptional service quality will find this opportunity advantageous. Interested vendors should register and submit their applications via MultiQuote to express their interest and fulfil the selection criteria.

## Notice

Stoke-on-Trent College Student Transport Services Tender

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043260-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 2DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 07:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043260-2026
- 15 Apr 2026 at 10:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034118-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043260-2026
  12th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034118-2026
  15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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