Scope
Reference
KCST2025
Description
Kendal College is seeking a transport service provision which will allow learners to travel from their homes to College and back, daily on College days. These are Monday to Friday during term time only (excluding bank holidays and staff development days).
Vehicles must comply with PSVAR requirements and have potential to carry ticket machines for fare paying passengers in the event that Westmorland and Furness Council are able to fund additional provision outside of term time and during the day.
Current routes and timetables are available at www.kendal.ac.uk/bus.
Total value (estimated)
- £229,500 excluding VAT
- £229,500 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Additional routes
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional routes
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot 1. Route 1
Description
Penrith to Kendal and return
Direct service
Capacity 50 - 100 (quote all options)
Lot value (estimated)
- £74,800 excluding VAT
- £74,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Route 2
Description
Penrith to Kendal return
Service via Shap and Tebay
Capacity 30 - 70 (quote all options)
Lot value (estimated)
- £77,350 excluding VAT
- £77,350 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Route 3
Description
Temple Sowerby via Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and Sedbergh return
Capacity 50 - 70 (quote all options)
Lot value (estimated)
- £77,350 excluding VAT
- £77,350 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Route 1
Lot 2. Route 2
Lot 3. Route 3
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 July 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit to finance@kendal.ac.uk
Finance Office
Kendal College
Milnthorpe Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5AY
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Capability/capacity | Quality | 30% |
| Service level and flexibility | Quality | 20% |
| Supplier profile | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Please provide details in respect of health and safety.
Services will be reviewed annually by the College.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Kendal College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10003558
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPX-8427-RLLH
Milnthorpe Road
Kendal
LA9 5AY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Adele Mundy
Telephone: 01539 814700
Email: finance@kendal.ac.uk
Website: http://www.kendal.ac.uk
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government