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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£7,020,000

Dorset Learning Centre Transport

Published
Published 10 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 22 June 2026

Overview

Dorset Council procured home-to-school and off-site transport services for four learning centres (Dorchester, The Forum in Blandford, The Orchard in Lytchett Minster, and Harbour Vale in Sherborne) through a four-lot competitive tender. The contract, valued at £7,020,000, was awarded on 7 July 2026 to 24x7 Ltd, M&J Taxis, and P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd, who will provide standard bell-time transport, flexible off-site journeys for sports and work experience, and responsive scheduling across the four lots.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£7,020,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
10 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£7,020,000
Award date
7 July 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 August 2028
Winners
  • 24x7 Ltd
  • M&J Taxis
  • P&D Contracts (Weymouth) Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    10 July 2026

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Awarded: Dorset Learning Centre Transport — won by 24x7 Ltd +2 — Skim