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title: "Provision of a student transport (bus) service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685be"
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buyer: "DERBY COLLEGE GROUP"
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# Provision of a student transport (bus) service

Buyer: DERBY COLLEGE GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685be

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## Summary

Derby College Group is currently in the tender stage seeking a contractor for the provision of student bus transport services. The tender is open for competition using a competitive flexible procedure and will assess submissions based on quality and cost criteria. The procurement is relevant to the road transport services industry, specifically involving the hire of passenger vehicles with drivers. This contract is situated in Derby, UKF11 region, with a legal basis grounded in UK legislation 2023/54. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 18th May 2026, with enquiries accepted until 8th May 2026. The contract, valued at £1,560,000, is initially set between 1st August 2026 and 31st July 2029, with potential renewals extending to 2031.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger vehicle hire with a focus on quality service delivery. It is ideal for enterprises that can offer competitive solutions in compliance, sustainability, and social value under the open procurement method. Derby College Group, acting as the buyer, aims to select a contractor through a transparent process involving invitation to tender (ITT) with shortlisting and clarification interviews. Businesses well-versed in managing comprehensive transport contracts and eager to expand their footprint in the educational sector are encouraged to engage with this opportunity.

## Notice

The intended outcome of the process is to determine the most advantageous tender (MAT) and select a single contractor to deliver a contract for student transport 'bus' services ("Service") for up to five years. Full details are included within the tender pack. Full and unrestricted access to the Tender pack can be obtained free of charge from the College's nominated e-tendering portal - the InTend Education portal at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two options to extend in annual increments (or as agreed between the parties) up to 31.07.31 subject to College strategy, ongoing performance and the agreement of rates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035384-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,560,000 |
| Lots value | £1,560,000 |
| 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 | DERBY COLLEGE GROUP |
| Additional buyers | AGM PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE24 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Little Aston & Stonnall |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF11 Derby |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 15:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035384-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035384-2026
  17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
  The full tender pack is available (free of charge) from https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Any problems accessing this site or tender pack should be escalated to anna@agmprocurement.com in the first instance, otherwise all correspondence through the In-tend portal please.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.agmprocurement.com/
- https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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