Open78 days left · closes 11:59pm, Friday 29 January 2027

Transport Tender

John Leggott Sixth Form College · Education

In brief

John Leggott Sixth Form College is looking for suppliers for transport work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).

The estimated value is £550,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Friday 29 January 2027.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Thursday 31 December 2026
Bids by
11:59pm, Friday 29 January 2027

How bids are scored

Quality & Technical experience 40% · Price 40% · Sustainability, social value & added value 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for transport contracts in this region (from 197 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

ohn Leggott College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced transport operator(s) to provide reliable, safe and efficient passenger transport services for students travelling to and from the College. The procurement covers the operation of scheduled student transport routes serving the College's catchment area. The successful supplier(s) will be responsible for providing appropriately licensed vehicles and drivers, operating the required routes and timetables, and delivering the service in accordance with the College's service requirements and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The procurement is intended to secure a high-quality, reliable and value-for-money transport service that supports students in accessing education at John Leggott College. Full details of the routes, service requirements, contract arrangements and evaluation methodology are set out in the associated tender documents.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Thursday 31 December 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Friday 29 January 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 103550-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 104198-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 103550-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 November 2026, last updated 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.