Scope
Reference
TRAN25-26
Description
Supply of school transport services for the 2025-26 academic year to transport 258
students from the Goonhavern/Perranporth area of Cornwall to Penair School (TR1 1TN).
The service is required from 03/09/2025 until 17/07/2026 during term time only and will not
be required on INSET days and bank holidays. The is the possibility of a contract extension
until 16th July 2027.
The service is paid for by the school, therefore fares are not required to be collected.
Bus routes are already established however loading list by postcode will be provided so that
the supplier can put forward proposed routes, bus stops, number of vehicles and loading
lists. Consideration should be given to suitable vehicles for route conditions and access limitations (narrow lanes, bridges etc.)
Pupils need to arrive at Penair by 08:20 and board buses at 15:00 each day (please note
buses depart promptly at 15:10)
Contract 1. Schools transport - Perranporth to Penair School
Supplier
Contract value
- £311,600 excluding VAT
- £311,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
3 September 2025
Contract dates
- 3 September 2025 to 17 July 2026
- 10 months, 15 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Service Quality and capacity | Punctuality and Reliability Track Record Performance in meeting schedules. Sufficient number of vehicles to meet peak demand, including spares. Route Planning and Optimization |
1 months |
| Safety and vehicle standards | Maintenance records and schedules |
3 months |
| Cost and value for money | Monitoring of supplier invoices. |
1 months |
Signed contract documents
Signed School Transportation Terms and Conditions 2025-26_Hopleys_Penair.pdf
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
HOPLEY'S COACHES LIMITED
- Companies House: 05506733
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQV-3311-GBVY
Gover Farm, Gover Hill
Truro
TR4 8BH
United Kingdom
Email: info@hopleyscoaches.com
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Schools transport - Perranporth to Penair School
Contracting authority
PENAIR SCHOOL
- Companies House: 07557657
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVGG-5941-LGBY
Penair School
Truro
TR1 1TN
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government