Transport Tender

What the buyer is asking for

ohn Leggott College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced transport operator(s) to provide reliable, safe and efficient passenger transport services for students travelling to and from the College. The procurement covers the operation of scheduled student transport routes serving the College's catchment area. The successful supplier(s) will be responsible for providing appropriately licensed vehicles and drivers, operating the required routes and timetables, and delivering the service in accordance with the College's service requirements and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The procurement is intended to secure a high-quality, reliable and value-for-money transport service that supports students in accessing education at John Leggott College. Full details of the routes, service requirements, contract arrangements and evaluation methodology are set out in the associated tender documents.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 40%qualityQuality & Technical experience
• 40%pricePrice
• 20%qualitySustainability, social value & added value

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• economic

  Suppliers must demonstrate that they have the legal and financial capacity necessary to perform the contract. Requirements and the evidence required to demonstrate compliance are set out in the associated tender documents.

• technical

  Suppliers must demonstrate appropriate technical and professional ability to deliver the passenger transport services, including the capability, resources and relevant operational experience necessary to provide safe, reliable and compliant services. Detailed requirements and the evidence required are set out in the associated tender documents.

How contested is this?

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published3 days ago

   3 Nov 2026, 12:40 GMT
2. Clarification questions byin 55 days

   31 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 84 days

   29 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
4. Award decision expected byin 145 days

   31 Mar 2027, 23:59 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice2 Nov 2026, 09:39 GMT103550-2026
2. Tender updated3 Nov 2026, 12:40 GMT104198-2026

Documents

• biddingDocuments
• Tender notice on Find a Tender