Scope
Description
The purpose of this Soft Market Testing exercise is to:
i) Understand levels of interest in participation for the new Home To School Transport Service.
ii) Hear your feedback and suggestions on the proposed Home To School Transport Service structure
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 July 2026 to 27 July 2029
- Possible extension to 27 July 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 July 2025
Engagement process description
The purpose of this Soft Market Testing exercise is to:
i) Understand levels of interest in participation for the new Home To School Transport Service.
ii) Hear your feedback and suggestions on the proposed Home To School Transport Service structure
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
12 January 2026
Contracting authority
Slough Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMLW-2634-YYNX
Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road
Slough
SL1 2EL
United Kingdom
Email: SBCProcurement@slough.gov.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government