Buyer Name: PENAIR SCHOOL
Buyer Address: Penair School, Truro, UKK30, TR1 1TN, United Kingdom
Contact Email: ghakin@penair.cornwall.sch.uk
Contact Telephone: 01872245130
Buyer Name: PENAIR SCHOOL
Buyer Address: Penair School, Truro, UKK30, TR1 1TN, United Kingdom
Contact Email: ghakin@penair.cornwall.sch.uk
Contact Telephone: 01872245130
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)
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026808-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 550,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 550,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-03T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-07-17T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Legal Compliance (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Safety and Vehicle Standards (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Quality and Capacity (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Experience and Reputation (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Staffing and Training (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technology and Communication (5%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Cost and Value for Money (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental Considerations (5%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Invitation To Tender document • Form of Tender • Certificate of Non-Collusion • Instructions to Tenderer's • School transport specification • Payment Terms • Appendix 1 - Tender Pricing Schedule • Appendix 2 - Sub Contractor Schedule • School transport service conditions of contract
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Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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