School Transport Services

Concepts

• penkridge
• buses and coaches
• passenger transport
• road transport
• catchment school transport services
• wolgarston high school st19 5rx
• qualified transportation service providers
• more schools
• transport
• wolgarston high school

Location

Penkridge

Description

Penk Valley Academy Trust is seeking proposals from qualified transportation service providers for the provision of out of catchment school transport services commencing September 2024. The contract will be for one academic year commencing September 2024 with an option to extend for a further academic year with Trust Board approval. The contracted Transport Services will, in summary: • Provide transport to and from schools Monday - Friday as per the agreed times with Penk Valley Academy Trust • Provide transport to and from the areas listed on the route sheets for Wolgarston High School ST19 5RX and the Rural Enterprise Academy ST19 5PH with an option to add in more schools within Penkridge, should the needs arise • To provide a service for 38 weeks (190 School days) per academic year during term time only, with the availability to be flexible when required • To maintain reliable and regular contact with the transport team regarding any issues, concerns and changes • To maintain seating plans and check student bus passes for safeguarding purposes where appropriate

Renewal Options

The contract is initially for 12 months. The contract could be extended for a further 12 months but ONLY with prior approval of the Trust Board of Directors.

CPV Codes

• 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.