Specialist Support Bus Services in Tasmania

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 31 October 2026 — indicative and subject to change

Tender Overview

Reference629736
Issued byBuilding Tasmania
LocationTasmania

About this advance notice

Overview Building Tasmania intends to undertake a Request for Tender for the provision of 16 Specialist Support Bus Services in Tasmania. These services provide specialist school bus transport for students with disability who meet the eligibility criteria under the Department for Education, Children and Young People's Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disability. Scope The scope includes: Provision of 16 separate contracts for specialist support bus services operating across Tasmania Services to commence on the anticipated date of 4 February 2027, to align with Term One 2027 Tenderers may submit a Tender for one or more contracts, with each contract to be evaluated and awarded separately. Contract Terms and Conditions The initial Service Period for each Contract will end on 31 December 2028 Each Contract will include three, one-year options to extend the Service Period, exercisable at Building Tasmania's discretion If all options to extend are exercised, the end date for the Service Period will be 31 December 2031 Instructions to Tenderers The Request for Tender will provide information about individual services and Tender requirements. Enquiries Contact: Kim Harris, Relationship Manager - Contracts Team: Contracts and Performance, Public Transport Email: contractservices@building.tas.gov.au

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