Three Special School Transport Service Contracts for 2027

Closes in 24 daysSubmission deadline: 09 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Melbourne

About this tender

Overview The Department of Education (VIC) is seeking a supplier or suppliers for three separate special school transport service contracts, using a bus or other vehicle type, to service three specialist schools from 2027. Scope The scope includes: One transport service for Officer Brunt Rd Specialist School, Officer (interim name), with seating capacity between 18 and 34 seats, including options for two wheelchair travellers where needed One transport service for Horsham Specialist School, with seating capacity between 12 and 24 seats, including options for two wheelchair travellers where needed One transport service for Ngurraga School, Point Cook, with seating capacity between 18 and 34 seats, including options for two wheelchair travellers where needed Contract Terms and Conditions Contract period: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027 Vehicles will run on school days only, during morning and afternoon services, for Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Victorian school year Services will not run on gazetted public holidays, pupil free days, or weekends Communications between the supplier and school may occur prior to January 2027 for planning purposes Instructions to Tenderers Suppliers should log in to the DE Supplier Portal to access this negotiation and download all documents relating to this Request for Quote. Quick Reference Guides for joining and using the Supplier Portal are available online at vic.gov.au. For support with the Supplier Portal, email Oracle.Procurement.Cloud@education.vic.gov.au. Enquiries Contact: Hei Cheng Office: +61 (3) 7022 0273 Email: hei.cheng@education.vic.gov.au

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