Scope
Reference
005059
Description
The procurement is to provide the college with a home to school transport service.
Total value (estimated)
- £165,000 excluding VAT
- £198,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
- Possible extension to 31 October 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
1 year + 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 September 2025, 11:59am
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 65% |
| Quality | Quality | 35% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Cowley International College - Home to School Transport
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Cowley International College
Summary of their role in this procurement: Contracting Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJYD-1385-RVTM
Hard Lane
St Helens
WA10 6PN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kerry Callaghan
Email: kerry.callaghan@cowleysthelens.org.uk
Website: https://www.cowley.st-helens.sch.uk/
Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside