East Maddington LDC School Bus Service
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced operator to provide the East Maddington LDC School Bus Service (PTA260029), commencing 1 February 2027. About The PTA plans school bus services in WA and contract-manages their delivery through contracted school bus operators. The PTA aims to assist eligible students to attend school regularly. A total of 807 school buses service mainstream schools, and 160 school buses service special education schools, centres and units. Scope Provision of the East Maddington LDC School Bus Service (PTA260029), commencing 1 February 2027 Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced operator Enquiries Contact: Daniel Hills Phone: (08) 93263747 Email: Daniel.Hills@pta.wa.gov.au
How to respond to this tender
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Read the requirements in full
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Confirm you are eligible and it is worth bidding
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Answer every criterion with evidence
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Lodge early through the official portal
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
