Dorset Learning Centre Transport
Dorset Council · Local authority
In brief
Dorset Council awarded transport work to P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd, M&J Taxi and 24x7 Ltd on 8 July 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1: Dorchester Learning CentreWhat this lot coversThe provision of home to school transport for Dorchester Learning Centre. The core requirement is for the provision of home to school transport at standard bell times. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide transport outside of normal school hours to off-site provisions such sports events and work experience, as well as offering flexible responses to changes including cancellations and additional journeys. Pupils attending Learning Centres may be located all over the county, as the centre they attend is largely determined by availability of places at the time. We are seeking experienced operators to organise, plan and operate transport as per the requirements of the individual Learning Centre. | Transport | — |
Lot 2: The Forum CentreWhat this lot coversThe provision of home to school transport for The Forum Centre. The core requirement is for the provision of home to school transport at standard bell times. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide transport outside of normal school hours to off-site provisions such sports events and work experience, as well as offering flexible responses to changes including cancellations and additional journeys. Pupils attending Learning Centres may be located all over the county, as the centre they attend is largely determined by availability of places at the time. We are seeking experienced operators to organise, plan and operate transport as per the requirements of the individual Learning Centre. | Transport | — |
Lot 3: The Orchard (Forum Centre satellite provision)What this lot coversThe provision of home to school transport for The Orchard (Forum Centre satellite provision) The core requirement is for the provision of home to school transport at standard bell times. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide transport outside of normal school hours to off-site provisions such sports events and work experience, as well as offering flexible responses to changes including cancellations and additional journeys. Pupils attending Learning Centres may be located all over the county, as the centre they attend is largely determined by availability of places at the time. We are seeking experienced operators to organise, plan and operate transport as per the requirements of the individual Learning Centre. | Transport | — |
Lot 4: Harbour Vale Learning CentreWhat this lot coversThe provision of home to school transport for Harbour Vale Learning Centre. The core requirement is for the provision of home to school transport at standard bell times. In addition, there will be a requirement to provide transport outside of normal school hours to off-site provisions such sports events and work experience, as well as offering flexible responses to changes including cancellations and additional journeys. Pupils attending Learning Centres may be located all over the county, as the centre they attend is largely determined by availability of places at the time. We are seeking experienced operators to organise, plan and operate transport as per the requirements of the individual Learning Centre. | Transport | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd (SME) 2 bids received | Lot 1: Dorchester Learning Centre | £2,650,000 | |
| M&J Taxi (SME) 4 bids received | Lot 2: The Forum Centre | £1,272,500 | |
| M&J Taxi (SME) 3 bids received | Lot 3: The Orchard (Forum Centre satellite provision) | £1,272,500 | |
| 24x7 Ltd (SME) 5 bids received | Lot 4: Harbour Vale Learning Centre | £1,825,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice (update) · notice 015439-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 065342-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
31Awards
13Suppliers it has used most for transport
- 24x7 Ltd1 contract
- M&J Taxi1 contract
- P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd1 contract
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From notice 015439-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 February 2026, last updated 10 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.