Tender: Transport Services for Students with Disability – Expression of Interest

Released about 1 year ago

Closes31 Dec 2026Updated
Likely valueEstimate$520K to $3.0MInflation adjusted
Current contractWCL Management Services Pty Ltd$662K · ends Dec 2026
LocationSA
SourceSA Gov
CategoryTransport & Logistics
ReferenceEDU053378
TypeExpression of Interest
46 days leftCloses Thu, 31 Dec 2026

The Department for Education is seeking providers to deliver transport assistance for students with disability from their homes to the nearest appropriate school that can meet their needs, in line with departmental criteria. This Expression of Interest covers services for students attending special preschools/schools, special units, and special classes, supporting the department’s goal of enabling students with disability to achieve their highest level of learning and participation.

Tender breakdown

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student transport for students with disabilityPanel
Watch out for7

Mandatory Passenger Transport Service Operator Accreditation – SA (operator and driver accreditations) required and checked annually; loss of accreditation can cause immediate termination of Services Contracts

Strict KPI regime (e.g. 95% services within 5 minutes; failure thresholds lead to material breach) and 7 day KPI reporting requirement after each Measurement Period

Vehicles must meet many detailed mandatory fit-out and signage requirements (GPS, CCTV, seatbelts, hoists, signage, flashing lights, extinguisher standards); independent inspections of GPS/CCTV every 6 months

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Documents9

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Addenda and clarifications3Changes and answers issued after release. Check these first.
Tender documents1The main request: what they want, how to respond and the rules.
Scope and specifications1What is being bought: the work, standards and requirements.
Forms to return1Fill these in and send them back with your response.
Contract and conditions1The contract you would sign and its terms.
Other documents2Everything else attached to this tender.
1 potential contact foundLocked
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