---
title: "Chorus Education School Bus Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e99"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# Chorus Education School Bus Contract

Buyer: CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e99

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## Summary

The Chorus Education Trust, based in Sheffield, has initiated a procurement process to appoint a service provider for an out-of-catchment home-to-school transport service under the title "Chorus Education School Bus Contract." The procurement falls within the non-scheduled passenger transport industry category and operates under the "open" procedure method. This process progressed to the award stage on 25th June 2026, with Andrew's of Tideswell Limited, located in Buxton, identified as the supplier. The contract's value is £300,000 (excluding VAT) and is set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with its conclusion marked by a pending award. Businesses had until 22nd June 2026 for tender submissions, and the formal contract signature is scheduled post-standstill period on 7th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those operating in the passenger transport services and looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish a strong foothold and develop long-term relationships with educational institutions. Companies with capabilities in providing reliable and compliant transport solutions are particularly suited to this procurement process. Moreover, engaging in the open procedure of the procurement allows businesses of varied scales an equal opportunity to compete, potentially fostering business growth and diversification in the public transport sector.

## Notice

1.4 Chorus Education Trust is looking to appoint an out of catchment home to school transport service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060067-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,000 |
| Lots value | £285,000 |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 4LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDREW'S OF TIDESWELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 21:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060067-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 09:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046851-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060067-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046851-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
  The tender has been published on the In-tend Education portal The link to the supplier portal is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.chorustrust.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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