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title: "School Travel Service - Planning and Implementation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b605"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b605.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-16"
---

# School Travel Service - Planning and Implementation

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b605

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## Summary

The procurement process, facilitated by Southampton City Council, centred on the "School Travel Service - Planning and Implementation" project. This project belongs to the services industry category and is concerned with system implementation planning services. The procurement, aimed at ensuring a successful start to the new academic year, took place in the Southampton region of the United Kingdom. It has been marked as complete, with the award made on 16th June 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded to QROUTES LIMITED. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, and the contract is active as of 17th June 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses skilled in system implementation and planning services, particularly those seasoned in educational logistics or consultancy. As the procurement was conducted below the competition threshold, SMEs like QROUTES LIMITED, which ultimately secured the contract, are ideal candidates for such tenders. Businesses operating within the services sector, and those keen on expanding their portfolio to public sector services, stand to benefit significantly from engaging in similar future tenders. The contract includes an option for a year-long extension, augmenting the potential for sustained business growth and continuity.

## Notice

Consultant support to manage the planning and implementation of the summer planning for the School Travel Service to ensure a successful start to the new academic year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056671-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QROUTES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224100 - System implementation planning services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056671-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056671-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.qroutes.co.uk/

## Provenance

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