Issue details

Re-procurement and renewal of School Transport Contracts

The current contract is at end of life and the Dynamic Purchasing System cannot be used due to procurement law changes. Therefore, a new contract needs to be issued following a procurement using a new system under new procurement framework.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/11/2025

Open/Exempt: Open;

Decision due: 9 February 2026 by Cabinet

Comment: Cabinet comprises of: Councillor Tudors Evans OBE, Councillor Jemima Laing, Councillor Mark Lowry, Councillors John Stephens, Councillor Kate Taylor, Councillor Mary Aspinall, Councillor Sally Haydon, Councillor Sally Cresswell, Councillor Chris Penberthy and Councillor Briars-Delve.

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Education, Skills and Apprenticeships

Lead director: Director of Children's Services

Department: Childrens Services

Making Representations: Please contact david.haley@plymouth.gov.uk if you would like to make representations. Any non-confidential document(s) may be obtained from the officer contact by email or from Plymouth City Council, Council House, Plymouth, PL1 2AA.

Information to be considered by the decision makers: Cabinet Front Sheet, Business Case, CIA, EIA and any other relevant documentation

Is this decision due to be taken in private? (Yes/No): No