Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
29 June 2026
Published
12 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Description
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Chorley Council is inviting bids to provide transport services for school swimming activities during the 2026/27 academic year. This is a straightforward logistics contract to move students to and from swimming facilities on a regular basis.
Requirements
- Must be able to provide reliable transport throughout the 2026/27 academic year
- Vehicle(s) must be suitable for transporting school-age children
- Must comply with all child safeguarding and passenger safety regulations
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance for all drivers handling minors
- Valid driving licences and vehicle insurance
- No specific requirements listed in the notice — check the full tender documents for detailed specifications on vehicle capacity, age limits, and service frequency
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide transport to move school pupils to designated swimming facilities
- Operate transport services throughout the full 2026/27 academic year
- Ensure timely collection and drop-off of pupils for scheduled swimming sessions
- Maintain vehicles to appropriate safety and cleanliness standards
- Manage driver scheduling and resource allocation to meet school timetables
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the full tender documents (usually attached as a PDF) — the one-line notice above gives minimal detail. You'll need to find exact pickup times, drop-off locations, vehicle capacity needed, and which schools are involved.
- 2Look for the 'Specification' or 'Statement of Requirements' section — this will tell you how many journeys per week, which swimming pool(s), and how many children per trip.
- 3Note the 'Start Date' and 'End Date' carefully — this runs for a full academic year, so confirm you can commit that long and understand any school holiday breaks.
- 4Search the documents for 'Insurance' and 'Safeguarding' sections — these are non-negotiable for any child transport contract and will specify minimum cover levels and DBS requirements.
- 5Check if the council specifies vehicle type (e.g. minibus, coach, standard bus) — this affects your costs and who you can partner with.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a sole trader with one vehicle, check the capacity required — you may need to subcontract with a larger coach operator or partner with other transport companies to share the load and meet demand.
- School transport often has quiet periods (holiday breaks) — ask the council about scheduling flexibility or whether they'll pay for 'on-call' availability versus active operating days, as this affects your pricing.
- Social value and local employment may be scored in the tender evaluation — if you employ local drivers or offer apprenticeships, highlight this as it can improve your bid score even if your price isn't the lowest.
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Key Dates
Published
12 June 2026
Submission deadline
29 June 2026
Source
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