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Provision of Scholars Bus Routes for St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust

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Deadline
3 days left
March 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
019952-2026
Value
£1,830,000
Location
East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 05, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

September 01, 2026

Budget
£1,830,000
Duration
24 months
Location
East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Kingston upon Hull City Council (the Authority) is conducting the procurement on behalf of the St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust (the “Trust”) using the open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 for the purpose of procuring of services described in the Specification (Services). The Trust is seeking a supplier/s that can deliver a Scholars Bus Service contract for their children. The bus routes currently run to and from the schools at the start and the end of the school day during term time. The Trust also require an additional service (Lot 16) for transferring pupils for external events or off site lessons and may require other routes as part of the growth of the Trust. The Trust would therefore like to have a framework in place to cover these Lot 16 requirements. The Trust proposes to enter into one or more Contract(s) for a period of 2 years with the successful Tenderer, with the options to extend for a period of 12 months on up to two occasions. The Trust has estimated the value of the service to be £762,500.00 per year. Total estimated contract value excluding extension options is £1,525,000.00. The anticipated contract start date is 1st September 2026. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Trust and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the scope of tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

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Requirements & Qualifications

13 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (5)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (1)
Financial (3)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS5
--[All tender submission documents must be completed as detailed]
--[Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process]
--[Tender must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-03-30T00:00:00]
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[Requirement to comply with Procurement Act 2023]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--[Must be able to deliver a Scholars Bus Service contract for St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust]
--[Must be able to provide services for Lot 16: transferring pupils for external events or off-site lessons]
--[Must be able to cover other potential routes as part of the Trust's growth]
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[Services described in the Specification (Services)]
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS3
--[Estimated value of the service: £762,500.00 per year]
--[Total estimated contract value excluding extension options: £1,525,000.00]
--[Total value: 1830000.0 EUR]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for scholars bus routes is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and financial information. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on the submission process, impacting its overall quality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to the Procurement Act 2023 and uses an open procedure, indicating a commitment to regulatory compliance. The CPV code is appropriate. Deadlines appear reasonable given the context, though the submission deadline could be tighter. No disputes are noted.

Clarity80/100

The description of services is clear, outlining the core requirements for scholars bus routes and additional services for events. The scope of work is documented, and the criteria for eligibility are implied through the service description. Conditions for submission are stated.

Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including the organization, estimated value, duration, and start date. However, the tender documents themselves are not accessible or summarized, and crucial evaluation criteria are missing, which hinders a complete understanding of the submission requirements.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness85/100

The tender is open, and the value is disclosed, promoting transparency. The criteria for selection are not explicitly stated, which could be a concern for bidders. The use of an open procedure and the disclosure of value are positive aspects. There is no indication of requirements tailored to specific companies.

Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration, and financing information is implied through the estimated value. However, it does not explicitly mention e-submission, and a direct URL to tender documents is not provided, which could complicate the submission process for potential bidders.

No e-submission
No document URL
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. There are no noted suspensions or disputes. The dates provided are logical and consistent with the contract duration and start date.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, suggesting a lack of emphasis on these important sustainability considerations.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of services and scope
Appropriate CPV code and open procedure
Disclosure of estimated value and contract duration
Compliance with Procurement Act 2023

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of accessible tender documents
No explicit mention of e-submission
Absence of sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed evaluation criteria to ensure fair competition.
2. Make tender documents readily accessible with clear instructions for submission.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability aspects into the tender requirements.

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