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title: "Transport for Primary Swimming Lessons - Expression of Interest (EOI)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695b8"
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# Transport for Primary Swimming Lessons - Expression of Interest (EOI)

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695b8

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by Milton Keynes City Council, involves the planning stage for the provision of transport services for primary swimming lessons. The contract titled "Transport for Primary Swimming Lessons - Expression of Interest (EOI)" falls under the services category, specifically non-scheduled passenger transport and hire of buses/coaches with drivers. Located within the UKJ12 region, the process seeks to engage suitable service providers for transporting pupils and school staff to and from swimming facilities within Milton Keynes. The key milestone involves a scheduled market engagement set for completion by 26 May 2026.

Businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing safe and reliable shuttle services, have a significant opportunity to support the Milton Keynes City Council's educational initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria of the tender. This project not only offers a stable contract over a likely multi-year term but also fosters community involvement by servicing educational institutions in the locality.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council's Leisure and Sports Partnership Department delivers an inclusive school swimming programme for primary school pupils in Years 3 to 6, enabling schools to meet their statutory curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety education. The programme operates as a comprehensive, centrally coordinated service. All swimming pools, appropriately qualified instructors, and transport arrangements are organised by the School Swimming Programme Coordinator, providing schools with a single point of contact and streamlined delivery model. A key component of the service is the provision of reliable and safe transport. Transport providers are required to collect pupils and accompanying school staff from their respective schools, convey them to the designated swimming facility, and return them to school following the completion of each session. All participating schools and swimming pools are located within the Milton Keynes area.

### Planning Information

All information regarding this Market Engagement can be found on Milton Keynes City Council's e-tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ 
To view the market engagement documents, login to In-tend portal and search for: 'Transport for Primary Swimming Lessons - Expression of Interest (EOI)'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042999-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 12:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042999-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042999-2026
  11th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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