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Provision of Passenger Transport Services for Children & Adults - Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Awarded Routes

Awarded to SM Travel LTD

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 3 November 2026
Deadline
Closed 3 November 2026

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Overview

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for passenger transport services covering home-to-school travel arrangements for eligible SEN and non-SEN children. Procured as an ad-hoc call-off under the council's dynamic purchasing system (DPS 96182), the services cover undisclosed routes for an initial academic year with potential extensions. The contract has been awarded to SM Travel LTD for a total value of £169,309.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£169,309
Procedure
Restricted procedure
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 November 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£169,309
Award date
3 November 2026
Contract period
4 November 2026 → 31 July 2027
Contract length
9 months
Winner
  • SM Travel LTD

This contract ends on 31 July 2027.

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SM Travel LTD

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Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,932

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    3 November 2026

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