Tender for Home to School Transport Bus and Coach Services
Summary
The Isle of Wight Council has issued a tender notice for home to school transport bus and coach services for the 2026 academic year. The estimated total value of the contract is £9,700,000 excluding VAT, with a potential duration of up to 4 years. This notice marks the open tender opportunity following prior engagement with potential suppliers.
What changed
The Isle of Wight Council has published an open tender notice for the provision of home to school transport bus and coach services, estimated at £9.7 million excluding VAT. This procurement covers services for mainstream and SEN students and is a statutory function for the Local Authority. The contract is expected to run from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions.
Companies interested in bidding for this contract must review the tender details and submission requirements. The notice indicates that the authority previously engaged with potential suppliers in October 2025 to gather feedback. Interested parties should consult the full tender documentation for specific lot details, award criteria, and submission deadlines. The estimated contract value suggests this is a significant procurement opportunity for transport service providers operating in the region.
What to do next
- Review tender details for Lots 1a-1e and 2a
- Prepare and submit bid according to participation and submission requirements
- Consult full tender documentation for award criteria and deadlines
Source document (simplified)
Tender
Home to School Transport Bus and Coach Services on the Isle of Wight (2026)
- Isle of Wight Council UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-028786
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052491 (view related notices)
Published 27 March 2026, 10:08pm
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Contents
Scope Lots (6)
- Lot 1a (was 6). Lot 1a - Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, PO30 5QU AND Christ the King College, Wellington Road
- Lot 1b. Lot 1b - Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport
- Lot 1c. Lot 1c - Lift Ryde, Pell Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LL
- Lot 1d. Lot 1d - The Bay Church of England School, The Fairway, Sandown
- Lot 1e. Lot 1e - The Island Free School, Newport Road, Ventnor
- Lot 2a. Lot 2a - Medina House School, School Lane, Newport, PO30 2HS AND St George's School, Watergate Road, Newport
Participation Submission Award criteria Other information Procedure Contracting authority
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Reference
DN776024
Description
Home to School Transport Bus and Coach Services on the Isle of Wight (2026). Relating to the provision of home to school bus and coach services for mainstream and SEN which is a statutory function for the Local Authority. In October 2025, the Authority engaged with potential suppliers to seek views and feedback to the information provided and questionnaire.
This was intended to be used to assist the Authority on deciding the next steps for the procurement of Home to School Transport Bus and Coach Services on the Isle of Wight (2026) Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052491.
Now (March 2026) we are in a position to issue the open tender opportunity.
Total value (estimated)
- £9,700,000 excluding VAT
- £11,640,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years Description of possible extension:
2 x 12month extensions utilised at the sole discretion of the Authority
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Contract locations
- UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Lot 1a (was 6). Lot 1a - Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, PO30 5QU AND Christ the King College, Wellington Road
Description
LOT 1
Lot 1a - Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, PO30 5QU AND Christ the King College, Wellington Road, Newport, PO30 5QT
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1b. Lot 1b - Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport
Description
LOT 1
Lot 1b - Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport, PO30 2DX
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1c. Lot 1c - Lift Ryde, Pell Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LL
Description
LOT 1 -
Lot 1c - Lift Ryde, Pell Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LL
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1d. Lot 1d - The Bay Church of England School, The Fairway, Sandown
Description
LOT 1 -
Lot 1d - The Bay Church of England School, The Fairway, Sandown, PO36 9JH
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1e. Lot 1e - The Island Free School, Newport Road, Ventnor
Description
LOT 1 -
Lot 1e - The Island Free School, Newport Road, Ventnor, PO38 1BG
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2a. Lot 2a - Medina House School, School Lane, Newport, PO30 2HS AND St George's School, Watergate Road, Newport
Description
LOT 2 -
Lot 2a - Medina House School, School Lane, Newport, PO30 2HS AND St George's School, Watergate Road, Newport, PO30 1XW
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1a (was 6). Lot 1a - Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, PO30 5QU AND Christ the King College, Wellington Road
Lot 1b. Lot 1b - Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport
Lot 1c. Lot 1c - Lift Ryde, Pell Lane, Ryde, PO33 3LL
Lot 1d. Lot 1d - The Bay Church of England School, The Fairway, Sandown
Lot 1e. Lot 1e - The Island Free School, Newport Road, Ventnor
Lot 2a. Lot 2a - Medina House School, School Lane, Newport, PO30 2HS AND St George's School, Watergate Road, Newport
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 April 2026, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 May 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Electronic Tendering Portal - ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com
PROJECT ID: DN776024
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Price | | Price | 70% |
| Quality | Mobilisation and Implementation - 10%
Service Delivery Programme - 5%
Contract Management, Customer Service and Communication - 5%
Business Continuity - 5%
Social Value - 2.5%
Climate Environment - 2.5% | Quality | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Isle of Wight Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYX-7387-YJXG County Hall
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Email: lucy.chandler@iow.gov.uk
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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