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CPC/KB/02/2023: Student Transport Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Awarded to Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, Furlongs Travel Ltd, WALLS OF WIGAN LIMITED +1 more

Academy Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 12 December 2023
Deadline
Closed 16 January 2024

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Overview

Winstanley College, through the CPC framework, established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for student transport services including scheduled bus routes and organised coach trips for educational institutions. The DPS was awarded in April 2026 to four suppliers: Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, Furlongs Travel Ltd, WALLS OF WIGAN LIMITED, and Zeelo Ltd, with a total contract value of £3.2 million.

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Lots (12)

  • Lot 1 - North East (England)

    Winstanley College is a large, Ofsted Outstanding sixth-form college providing post-16 education to students aged 16–18. The College offers a broad range of academic and vocational programmes, including A-levels, T-levels and applied qualifications, supporting progression to higher education, apprenticeships and employment. Current student numbers are stable, with approximately 1,113 students in Year 12 and 1,073 students in Year 13, giving a total cohort of around 2,200 students. Forecasts indicate that student numbers are expected to remain consistent in future years, with no anticipated changes likely to significantly impact recruitment. The maximum size of a single year group is approximately 1,250 students, with an overall potential capacity of up to 2,500 students. The College operates on an academic calendar of up to 180 student days per year, across the autumn, spring and summer terms. Mock examinations take place in December and February, with the main examination pe

    £2,500,000Won by Zeelo LtdWon by Atlantic Travel GB LtdWon by Furlongs Travel LtdWon by WALLS OF WIGAN LIMITED
  • Lot 10 - Wales

    Student Transport Services Covering Wales

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 11 - Scotland

    Student Transport Services Covering Scotland

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 12 - Northern Ireland

    Student Transport Services Covering Northern Ireland

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 2 - North West (England)

    Student Transport Services Covering North West (England)

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 3 - Yorkshire & The Humber

    Student Transport Services Covering Yorkshire & The Humber

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 4 - East Midlands (England)

    Student Transport Services Covering East Midlands (England)

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 5 - West Midlands (England)

    Student Transport Services Covering West Midlands (England)

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 6 - East of England

    Student Transport Services Covering East of England

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 7 - London

    Student Transport Services Covering London

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 8 - South East (England)

    Student Transport Services Covering South East (England)

    £2,500,000
  • Lot 9 - South West (England)

    Student Transport Services Covering South West (England)

    £2,500,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£30,000,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
Published
12 December 2023
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,202,596
Award date
29 April 2026
Contract period
— → 5 June 2029
Winners
  • Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
  • Furlongs Travel Ltd
  • WALLS OF WIGAN LIMITED
  • Zeelo Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    30 April 2026

  2. Contract

    15 July 2024

  3. Contract Notice

    12 December 2023

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