Official UK procurement notice
WFCG Student Transport Tender
Authority: The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (Education)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionWindsor Forest Colleges Group Student Transport Tender
CPV: Hire of buses and coaches with driver · Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value (£600,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1This lot has 2 routesRenewalPublished value£120,000
This lot has 2 routes.
Route 1: Camberley to Campus (11 stops)
Route 9: Bracknell to Campus (4 stops)
Lot #2This lot has 2 routesRenewalPublished value£120,000
This lot has 2 routes.
Route 2: Hounslow to Campus (11 stops)
Route 4: Uxbridge to Campus (10 stops)
Lot #3This lot has 2 routesRenewalPublished value£120,000
This lot has 2 routes.
Route 5: Windsor to Campus (5 Stops)
Route 6: Cippenham to Campus (3 Stops)
Lot #4This lot has 2 routesRenewalPublished value£120,000
This lot has 2 routes.
Route 3: Aylesbury to Campus (8 Stops)
Route 7: High Wycombe to Campus (4 Stops)
Route7B: High Wycombe to Campus (overflow) (4 Stops)
Route 8: Great Missenden to Campus (6 Stops)
Route 15: Thame to Campus (5 Stops)
Route 16: Benson to Campus (7 Stops)
Lot #5This lot has 2 routesRenewalPublished value£120,000
This lot has 2 routes.
Route 10: Woodley to campus (10 Stops)
Route 11: Reading to Campus (6 Stops)
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Quality: 65%
- Added Value: 5%
- Pricing: 30%
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality
- Added Value
- Pricing
No conditions of participation were published on the notice; check the tender documents.
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- Turnover usually expected: about £79,927 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula. Turnover is an indicative market norm (≈2× annual value), not a published condition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How The Windsor Forest Colleges Group buys Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV 6017), and who usually turns up
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group has little published record in this market. Frameworks and DPS are left out: they draw different bid counts. Whole-market view: Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver (CPV 6017) →
How the contest usually goes
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How often small and medium firms win.
Share of awards where the winner’s size is known.
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Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
Local means the winner is registered in the region where that award was delivered.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
No winner locations published for this authority. Local means a registered address in the region where that award was delivered.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the bid deadline to the award date, on competitions that published both.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards have an award date within 46 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
The market share is a minimum: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Missing bid counts may hide more single-bid awards. This share is a minimum.
How many bids did past lots attract?
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How many bids past lots received.
Each colour is a bid-count range. Only competed lots with a published count are included.
Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid12%
2–317%
4–640%
7+30%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Below estimate31%
Within ±2%24%
Above estimate45%
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What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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Lot #1This lot has 2 routesCPV 6017Published estimate£120k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid20%
2–325%
4–635%
7+19%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 2 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£111k–£120k
Estimate£120k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
Arriva Durham CountyLarge | £5.4m19 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 6 live · £4.1m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=9 |
| £761k3 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 2 live · £5.3m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £3.5m8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | None on file | 45% above n=5 | |
| £4.2m2 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago | 1 live · £2.2m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
XELABUS LIMITEDLarge | £4.7m11 awards in 36m · last 18 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #2This lot has 2 routesCPV 6017Published estimate£120k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid20%
2–326%
4–636%
7+19%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 2 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£111k–£120k
Estimate£120k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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Arriva Durham CountyLarge | £5.4m19 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 6 live · £4.1m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=9 |
| £364k2 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 1 live · £99k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £3.5m8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | None on file | 45% above n=5 | |
ETM CARS LTDLarge | £1k3 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £1k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
| £266k6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | None on file | 4% below n=1 |
Lot #3This lot has 2 routesCPV 6017Published estimate£120k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid19%
2–325%
4–636%
7+20%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 2 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£111k–£120k
Estimate£120k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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Go South Coast LtdLarge | £24m14 awards in 36m · last 1 month ago | 4 live · £16m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 10% below n=7 |
| £3.5m8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | None on file | 45% above n=5 | |
ETM CARS LTDLarge | £1k3 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £1k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
| £266k6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | None on file | 4% below n=1 | |
| £1.7m6 awards in 36m · last 27 months ago | None on file | 3% below n=6 |
Lot #4This lot has 2 routesCPV 6017Published estimate£120k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid21%
2–326%
4–635%
7+18%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 2 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£111k–£120k
Estimate£120k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3.5m8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | None on file | 45% above n=5 | |
ETM CARS LTDLarge | £1k3 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 3 live · £1k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
XELABUS LIMITEDLarge | £4.7m11 awards in 36m · last 18 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
RideTandemLarge | £879k2 awards in 36m · last 18 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
| £761k2 awards in 36m · last 18 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #5This lot has 2 routesCPV 6017Published estimate£120k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid19%
2–326%
4–636%
7+19%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 2 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£111k–£120k
Estimate£120k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
Arriva Durham CountyLarge | £5.4m19 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 6 live · £4.1m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=9 |
| £761k3 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 2 live · £5.3m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £3.5m8 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | None on file | 45% above n=5 | |
| £266k6 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | None on file | 4% below n=1 | |
XELABUS LIMITEDLarge | £4.7m11 awards in 36m · last 18 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Open for tender
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 8 Oct 2026, 14:21 BST
- Last source update
- 8 Oct 2026, 14:21 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 2 Aug 2027
- Authority reference
CA18533- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-095257- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0783dfFind a Tender
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- Tender submission deadline
- 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 2 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
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Timeline
8 Oct 2026 → 2 Aug 2027 · 5 dates- Tender notice published19 days ago8 Oct 2026, 14:21 BST
- Today27 Oct 2026
- Clarification questions byin 5 days2 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 12 days9 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Contract startsin 278 days2 Aug 2027, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected byin 279 days2 Aug 2027, 23:59 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published8 Oct 2026, 14:21 BSTUK4
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
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