Transport Services Framework (Coaches & Minibuses – With/Without Driver)

Loughborough CollegecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0657c3Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£6.2m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

3

0 awarded

Published

19 Feb 2026

Deadline 18 Mar 2026

Description

The College is seeking to establish a college-owned, multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of transport services to support current and future operational requirements across the Loughborough College Group. The Framework will cover, but is not limited to, the following services: •Coach services (with driver), including fixed routes, semi-fixed routes, and ad-hoc journeys •Minibus services (with driver), including wheelchair-accessible vehicles where required •Vehicle and minibus hire (self-drive) for College-operated transport Transport for: •timetabled learner routes •inter-campus travel •sports fixtures, enrichment activities, and educational visits •contingency and emergency transport requirements Services may be required on weekdays and, where necessary, evenings and weekends, in line with curriculum and enrichment activities. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Special-purpose-road-passenger-transport-services./RNRG284P6H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/RNRG284P6H

Scope

Reference
LC/040/2026
Total value
£6,200,000 excluding VAT
£7,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2030
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2032

As per ITT

Main category
services
CPV classifications
60130000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice30.00%
Quality/Technicalquality60.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%
As per ITTprice

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As per ITT

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
11 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
Submission deadline
18 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/mainMenu.html
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure

Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Coaches£5.2mactive
Lot 2Minibuses£800kactive
Lot 3Self Drive£200kactive