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title: "Isles of Scilly home to school transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dd69"
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# Isles of Scilly home to school transport

Buyer: COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd69

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Isles of Scilly home to school transport," is organised by the Council of the Isles of Scilly, a sub-central government public authority based in Hugh Town, United Kingdom. This tender, which falls under the services industry category, involves the provision of ferry services for home to school transport for children and vulnerable adults in the Isles of Scilly region (UKK30). The current stage is active, with the submission deadline set for 9th September 2026. The procurement method is open competition, positioned below the financial threshold, encouraging broad participation. The process involves several lots focused on various travel routes and services, highlighting the detailed planning and specialised requirements involved.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the ferry transport and logistics sector. With multiple active lots, including school transport and social care services, there are extensive prospects for service providers with experience in managing ferry operations and crewed sea-going vessels. The contracts offer options for renewal, extending potential business growth over several years through annual extensions. The project is well-suited for businesses willing to provide competitive and high-quality services as outlined in the award criteria, potentially aiding in the expansion and consolidation of local service-based enterprises.

## Notice

Provision of home to school ferry services for the children and vulnerable adults of the Isles of Scilly

### Lot Information

Daily primary school return travel between Tresco and Bryher

Lot A: Daily primary school return travel between Tresco and Bryher

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Weekly secondary school travel Tresco/Bryher and St. Mary's

Weekly secondary school travel between Tresco/Bryher and St. Mary's

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Weekly secondary school travel between St. Martins and St. Marys

* Lot C: Weekly secondary school travel between St. Martins and St. Marys

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Weekly secondary school travel between St. Agnes and St. Mary's

* Lot D: Weekly secondary school travel between St. Agnes and St. Mary's

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Adult Social Care concessionary tickets

* Lot E: Adult Social Care concessionary tickets

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

Early years provision

* Lot F: Early yeas provision

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

C+YP central support

Lot G: C+YP central support

Renewal: Option to extend on a year by year basis for a total of 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075246-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2026 - 30 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £369,000 |
| Lots value | £369,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | HUGH TOWN |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR21 0JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Isles of Scilly |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | St Ives |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60610000 - Ferry transport services
- 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2026 at 11:07 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075246-2026
- 6 Aug 2026 at 10:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074633-2026
- 6 Aug 2026 at 10:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074591-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075246-2026
  7th August 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074633-2026
  6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074591-2026
  6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20121
  Instructions for tenderers
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20123
  Tender response form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20124
  Annex 1 Operations protocol for the movement of school students
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20242
  Service specification
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20261
  Tender response form

## Notice URLs

- https://scilly.gov.uk/business-licensing/contracts/current-contract-opportunities
- https://scilly.gov.uk/business-licensing/contracts/current-contract-opportunitiesprocurement@scilly.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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