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Published 8 Jul 2024, 17:40 BST

Official UK procurement notice

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

Official notice Competition analysis

Authority: the Education Authority (Central government)

Dynamic market11 lotsServicesRestricted procedureMax 11 lots to bid

Sectors: Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services (55)Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)

Dynamic market estimate£21,000,000total for 11 lots · market-wide estimate, not attributable revenue

Admission open until 7 Jul 2028period end, not a bid countdown

Lots 11max 11 to bid

What is being bought11 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals

CPV: Hire of buses and coaches with driver · Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver · Meal delivery service · Meals-on-wheels services · Taxi services · Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

How this dynamic market works

From the published notice

Type: Dynamic market

Lots and requirements (11)Procurement structure

11 lots · all with a published value · a supplier may bid for at most 11 of them

Lot #1Antrim and NewtownabbeyPublished value£1,277,479

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #2Ards and North DownPublished value£749,785

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #3Armagh City, Banbridge and CraigavonPublished value£1,708,860

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #4BelfastPublished value£3,184,491

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #5Causeway Coast and GlensPublished value£1,777,197

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #6Derry City and StrabanePublished value£3,341,634

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #7Fermanagh and OmaghPublished value£2,170,797

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #8Lisburn and CastlereaghPublished value£749,114

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #9Mid and East AntrimPublished value£1,878,603

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #10Mid UlsterPublished value£2,012,692

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

Lot #11Newry, Mourne and DownPublished value£2,149,348

Delivery: Northern Ireland

Extensions: The period of all Call Off Contracts awarded from the DPS will be from the commencement date on the Award Notification and will run up to the end of that Academic Year i.e. end of June of each academic year. The decision to extend specific Contracts for Individual Runs will be made at the discretion of the Client and in accordance with the Commercial Conditions of Contract for Services Contracts. Extension options will align with the academic Years, and each contract will be for further additional Academic Year, for a maximum of 5 additional Academic Years (Maximum contract period of 6 years i.e. initial contract period including any enacted extensions). All commencement and expiry dates will be stated within the Award or Extension Notifications.Variant bids: not allowed

55521100 Meals-on-wheels services 55521200 Meal delivery service 60120000 Taxi services 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 60180000 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Who is likely to bid for this lot ↓

What it takes to win
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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 more

What this means for your bid

“TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid

How the Education Authority buys Transport services (except waste transport) (CPV 60), and who usually turns up

the Education Authority’s published record next to the market for the same work. Compared with other frameworks and DPS only. Whole-market view: Transport services (except waste transport) (CPV 60) →

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How the contest usually goes

Winner shares use published awards; bid and price charts use contested lots.

Question for the bid

This buyerthe Education Authority · all categories

The marketTransport services (except waste transport) (CPV 60)

What to do with it

How often do SMEs win?

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How often small and medium firms win.

Share of awards where the winner’s size is known.

The counts under this question show how many awards have a known supplier size.

Last 36 months.

Buyer: 21 of 22 known-size awards · market: division 60 · UK-wide, n=1,317

95%89%

Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning. 1,317 known-size awards sit across 141 procurements, so one procurement can dominate this percentage.

How often do local suppliers win?

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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.

Last 36 months.

Buyer: 11 of 14 known-location awards · market: division 60 · UK-wide, n=1,300

79%92%

Most of this buyer’s recorded winners were registered in the region where that award was delivered. 1,300 known-location awards sit across 141 procurements, so one procurement can dominate this percentage.

How long to a decision?

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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.

Last 36 months.

Buyer: 13 decided notices · market: division 60 · UK-wide, n=45

62 days36 days

Half of these awards have an award date within 62 days of the bid deadline.

How often single-bid or direct?

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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.

Both shares are minimums: some awards have no bid count.

Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.

Last 36 months.

Buyer: at least 2 of 14 procurements with awards had no recorded rival · market: division 60 · UK-wide, n=141

14%4%

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.

Last 36 months.

This buyer84 lots with bid counts · all categories

11% had one bid

The market28 lots with bid counts · division 60 · Northern Ireland

0% had one bid

Buyer / market · select a colour for counts

1 bid11% / 0%

Buyer: 9 of 84 lots with published bid counts. Market: 0 of 28 lots with published bid counts.

2–320% / 4%

Buyer: 17 of 84 lots with published bid counts. Market: 1 of 28 lots with published bid counts.

4–630% / 11%

Buyer: 25 of 84 lots with published bid counts. Market: 3 of 28 lots with published bid counts.

7+39% / 86%

Buyer: 33 of 84 lots with published bid counts. Market: 24 of 28 lots with published bid counts.

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.

On a framework or DPS, prices are agreed when work is called off.

Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.

Last 36 months.

Not comparable on a framework or DPS: the price is set later, on each call-off.

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Assess each lot
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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.

Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list

Our matching links this notice to “TRN-20-047 Transport of School Meals” of this authority, but none of the 11 panel members sit in a category matching this notice.

Lot #1Antrim and NewtownabbeyCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£1.3m

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

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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.

8expected bids3% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid3%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 3%. This is a forecast.

2–314%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 14%. This is a forecast.

4–631%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 31%. This is a forecast.

7+53%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 53%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

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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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
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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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
ETHERSON TRAVEL LTDSME Earlier contract1 win in Northern Ireland4 panel places	2 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Express TaxisSME 5 panel places	28 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Sajad HussainSME 1 panel places	1 awards in 36m · last 32 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Bruce Taxis Ltd 2 panel places	79 awards in 36m · last 27 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs

Lot #2Ards and North DownCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£750k

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

i

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.

9expected bids2% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid2%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 2%. This is a forecast.

2–311%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 11%. This is a forecast.

4–636%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 36%. This is a forecast.

7+51%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 51%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

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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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
ETHERSON TRAVEL LTDSME Earlier contract1 win in Northern Ireland4 panel places	2 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
24x7 Ltd 9 panel places	£186k153 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago	11 live · £633k i Public 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.	34% below n=15
SM Travel Yorkshire LtdSME 6 panel places	£18k53 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
HornsbySME	£201k1 awards in 36m · last 32 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs

Lot #3Armagh City, Banbridge and CraigavonCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£1.7m

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

i

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.

9expected bids2% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid2%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 2%. This is a forecast.

2–310%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 10%. This is a forecast.

4–627%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 27%. This is a forecast.

7+61%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 61%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

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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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
P.C.Coaches of Lincoln LtdSME 3 panel places	£1.0m8 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago	None on file	6% above n=1
Amvale Medical Transport LtdSME 5 panel places	£237k78 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Direct Cars ( Lincoln Ltd )SME 4 panel places	21 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago	2 live · £47k i Public 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
MADEJ TAXISSME 2 panel places	1 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
AP Private Hire 3 panel places	1 awards in 36m · last 27 months ago	4 live · £121k i Public 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

Lot #4BelfastCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£3.2m

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

i

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.

11expected bids1% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid1%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 1%. This is a forecast.

2–35%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 5%. This is a forecast.

4–620%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 20%. This is a forecast.

7+74%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 74%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

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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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

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.

Supplier	Won in this category	Live contracts	Award vs estimate
ETHERSON TRAVEL LTDSME Earlier contract1 win in Northern Ireland4 panel places	2 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Acorn Contract Hire LimitedSME 3 panel places	83 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago	3 live · £4.7m i Public 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
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Mark's Transport GroupSME 2 panel places	6 awards in 36m · last 15 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Danny's Taxi No 1SME 2 panel places	3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs

Lot #5Causeway Coast and GlensCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£1.8m

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

i

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.

10expected bids2% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid2%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 2%. This is a forecast.

2–38%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 8%. This is a forecast.

4–625%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 25%. This is a forecast.

7+65%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 65%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

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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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
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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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
ETHERSON TRAVEL LTDSME Earlier contract1 win in Northern Ireland4 panel places	2 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
HornsbySME	£201k1 awards in 36m · last 32 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Express TaxisSME 5 panel places	28 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Sajad HussainSME 1 panel places	1 awards in 36m · last 32 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs

Lot #6Derry City and StrabaneCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£3.3m

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

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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.

10expected bids1% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid1%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 1%. This is a forecast.

2–37%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 7%. This is a forecast.

4–620%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 20%. This is a forecast.

7+71%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 71%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

i

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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
ETHERSON TRAVEL LTDSME Earlier contract1 win in Northern Ireland4 panel places	2 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Abbendon Healthcare LtdSME 1 panel places	£45k10 awards in 36m · last 19 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
HornsbySME	£201k1 awards in 36m · last 32 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Bruce Taxis Ltd 2 panel places	79 awards in 36m · last 27 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs

Lot #7Fermanagh and OmaghCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£2.2m

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

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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.

9expected bids1% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid1%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 1%. This is a forecast.

2–39%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 9%. This is a forecast.

4–629%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 29%. This is a forecast.

7+61%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 61%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

i

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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
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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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
ETHERSON TRAVEL LTDSME Earlier contract1 win in Northern Ireland4 panel places	2 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Direct Cars LtdSME 3 panel places	30 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
HornsbySME	£201k1 awards in 36m · last 32 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Bruce Taxis Ltd 2 panel places	79 awards in 36m · last 27 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs

Lot #8Lisburn and CastlereaghCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£749k

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

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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.

8expected bids2% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid2%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 2%. This is a forecast.

2–314%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 14%. This is a forecast.

4–634%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 34%. This is a forecast.

7+50%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 50%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

i

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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
Centrebus Limited 3 panel places	£1.1m6 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago	4 live · £920k i Public 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
ACORN CONTRACT HIRE (BOSTON)SME 2 panel places	23 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Brylaine Travel LimitedSME 3 panel places	5 awards in 36m · last 23 months ago	1 live · £246k i Public 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
1st choice cabs skegnessSME 2 panel places	4 awards in 36m · last 14 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs

Lot #9Mid and East AntrimCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£1.9m

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

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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.

10expected bids1% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid1%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 1%. This is a forecast.

2–37%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 7%. This is a forecast.

4–627%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 27%. This is a forecast.

7+65%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 65%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

i

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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

Who has supplied this buyer on similar work?
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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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
ETHERSON TRAVEL LTDSME Earlier contract1 win in Northern Ireland4 panel places	2 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
HornsbySME	£201k1 awards in 36m · last 32 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Sajad HussainSME 1 panel places	1 awards in 36m · last 32 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Bruce Taxis Ltd 2 panel places	79 awards in 36m · last 27 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs

Lot #10Mid UlsterCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£2.0m

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

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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.

11expected bids1% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid1%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 1%. This is a forecast.

2–37%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 7%. This is a forecast.

4–626%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 26%. This is a forecast.

7+66%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 66%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

i

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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
ETHERSON TRAVEL LTDSME Earlier contract1 win in Northern Ireland4 panel places	2 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Mark's Transport Group LimitedSME 2 panel places	23 awards in 36m · last 8 months ago	1 live · £4.6m i Public 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
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Sajad HussainSME 1 panel places	1 awards in 36m · last 32 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Bruce Taxis Ltd 2 panel places	79 awards in 36m · last 27 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs

Lot #11Newry, Mourne and DownCPV 6047 monthsPublished estimate£2.1m

This lot lists more than one class in CPV 60. The comparison uses that group.

Expected competition

i

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.

11expected bids1% chance of a single bid

similar past contests in this category: 11

Forecast chances for this lot

1 bid1%

Chance this lot gets 1 bid: 1%. This is a forecast.

2–37%

Chance this lot gets 2–3: 7%. This is a forecast.

4–627%

Chance this lot gets 4–6: 27%. This is a forecast.

7+65%

Chance this lot gets 7+: 65%. This is a forecast.

Commercial price forecast

i

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.

No comparable awards for this lot yet.

A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.

—Priced at call-off

On a framework or DPS the price is agreed on each call-off, so there is no award price to forecast here: the published figure is a ceiling.

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.

Supplier	This buyer’s earlier contract	Lot	Award value	Why listed
Foyle Taxis LtdEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
town cabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
BMS TAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
FEELYTAXISEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract
Claudy CabsEarlier contract	TRN-20-047 Transport of School Mealsnotice published Jul 2023	Transport of School Meals	—	Matched as the earlier contract

Who could compete for this lot?
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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
24x7 Ltd 9 panel places	£186k153 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago	11 live · £633k i Public 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.	34% below n=15
SM Travel Yorkshire LtdSME 6 panel places	£18k53 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Stagecoach 3 panel places	£186k3 awards in 36m · last 22 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
EAGLE CITY CARSSME 1 panel places	14 awards in 36m · last 24 months ago	None on file	no comparable pairs
Dovelin CarsSME 1 panel places	1 awards in 36m · last 32 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.

What this replaces
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
75% title match.
A past supplier may not bid again.

The prior contract this notice most likely re-tenders · matched by title and category (75% title match), the holder is not guaranteed to re-bid

TRN-20-047 Transport of School Meals — held by ETHERSON TRAVEL LTD and GORTVIEW TAXIS (+1 more); no contract end date published.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Restricted procedure
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Open admission
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Dynamic market
Who may use this agreement: Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Yes
First published: 8 Jul 2024, 17:40 BST
Last source update: 8 Jul 2024, 17:40 BST
FTS notice number: 2024/S 000-020838
Classification (CPV): Hire of buses and coaches with driverHire of goods-transport vehicles with driverMeal delivery serviceMeals-on-wheels servicesTaxi servicesTransport services (excl. Waste transport)
Delivery area: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047bc2 Find a Tender

Publisher note: Additional Services. . The DPS will operate until and including 7th July 2028 however the contracts for runs awarded under this DPS can continue until expiry of the individual contracts and any optional extension periods enacted by the Client.. The estimated values of the DPS are based on the analysis of historical expenditure and are not to be deemed to be a guarantee of the value of any Lot Contract(s) awarded through the DPS competition process. Nevertheless, the Client has included a value range for the Lot Contracts. Overall, for contracts awarded through the DPS, the estimated contract values are: . • Lower estimated contract value – £11,400,000 . • Upper estimated contract value – £21,000,000. Given the essential nature of the Services under the Lot Contracts (i.e. delivery of schools meal), the Client must ensure that the higher range is built into the DPS for any new contract(s) to cover unplanned, unforeseen events including:- . • Increase/decrease in the number of schools and number of pupils,. • Increase/decrease in the demand to use the DPS (e.g. by schools, including the Voluntary, Grant Maintained and Irish Medium Sectors and other Client associated establishments),. • General increases/decreases in all costs such as fuel, insurances, labour rates etc.,. • Unforeseen/unplanned events (for e.g. new schools which are an amalgamation of existing schools that were previously identified by EA as being eligible to utilise this DPS),. • Increase/decrease in EA funding,. • Staff shortages or absences that result in closures of EA Kitchens. • Changes to Government policy that impacts the EA Catering Service’s requirements in relation to this Service. • Environmental considerations and/or changes in EA environmental policy that impact the requirements for this type of service.. • Any decision to increase / decrease / remove Client’s fleet currently delivering the services.. Therefore, while the value of the DPS over its 6-year period is estimated at £11,400,000; actual spend under this DPS may exceed this estimated value. In such circumstances the identification of the overspend or any of the above points will be the trigger point that invokes a review clause. While the value of the DPS over its maximum 6-year period is estimated at £11,400,000, the value published in the Find a Tender Service Contract Notice is £21,000,000 to account for the above-mentioned factors. All values are exclusive of VAT. While spend on this contract may be less than the estimated value of £11,400,000 over the lifetime of the contract; spend will not exceed the maximum estimated value of £21,000,000..

How to participate & submission route

Official notice

Requests to participate (first stage): —
Admission period ends: 7 Jul 2028, 00:00 BST
Clarification deadline: —
Submission channel: {"written"}
Accepted languages: en

Timeline

8 Jul 2024 → 7 Jul 2028 · 2 dates

Notice published
8 Jul 2024, 17:40 BST
Today
23 Oct 2026
Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
7 Jul 2028, 00:00 BST

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

the Education Authority

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawEducation 40 Academy Street, Belfast, UK, BT1 2NQContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Education AuthorityReview body BelfastContact email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

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