CA18533 - WFCG Student Transport Tender

Buyer

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group

Value

£600,000

Closes

9 November 2026

Where

Slough, the South East

Type

Open tender

In plain English

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is tendering for student transport services. This is a £600,000 contract split into 5 lots, likely covering different routes or service areas for moving students to and from college.

What the buyer wants

• Provide reliable minibus or coach transport for college students • Operate on scheduled routes serving Windsor Forest Colleges Group campuses • Maintain vehicles to meet safety and passenger comfort standards • Potentially provide passenger assistance or safeguarding compliance for student travel

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

You must hold a valid PCV operator's licence and have Enhanced DBS clearance. Most small sole traders and new operators lack these. This contract also requires proven experience running scheduled passenger transport services, which eliminates most small builders, cleaners, or general tradespeople.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

How to write a tender response

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