---
title: "DN Colleges Group - Provision of Student Transport Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06952c"
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buyer: "DN COLLEGES GROUP"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# DN Colleges Group - Provision of Student Transport Services

Buyer: DN COLLEGES GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06952c

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## Summary

The DN Colleges Group is actively engaged in a procurement process titled "DN Colleges Group - Provision of Student Transport Services,” focusing on road transport services within the United Kingdom. As part of this tender, the organisation seeks a reliable service provider to manage student transport services for North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe. This process, classified under open procedure, is in the tender stage, allowing interested parties to submit proposals until 8th June 2026, with an enquiry deadline of 29th May 2026. The tender holds a gross value of £300,000 and falls under the main procurement category of services. Post-evaluation, the award period is anticipated to conclude by 1st September 2026, while the contract is set to begin on the same date and run until 31st August 2029, with possible renewals.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive management including vehicles, drivers, and operational systems. The contract's emphasis on quality with a 60% weight alongside price consideration encourages businesses prioritising service excellence to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited given the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance business growth through establishing a long-term partnership with a leading educational institution.

## Notice

North Lindsey College, of Kingsway, Scunthorpe, DN17 1AJ requires the provision of reliable, safe, and compliant student transport services for designated Route 642. The Service Provider shall deliver a fully managed transport service, including vehicles, drivers, operational management, and all supporting systems required to meet the needs of the College and its learners. The appointed Service Provider will be considered the approved supplier of Student Transport services route 642.

### 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/042761-2026 |
| 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | DN COLLEGES GROUP |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 2RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster 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

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 17:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042761-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042761-2026
  8th May 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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