School transport for pre-primary and basic education and service transport in Kokkola

Summary

The tender concerns transport for pupils in Kokkola’s pre-primary and basic education to and from schools and preschools on school working days, as well as service transport. It is divided into 15 transport lots, with one operator selected for each lot; a bidder may submit a tender for one or several lots. The procurement also includes two possible airport transport services from Kokkola for morning, evening and night flights. The main contract period is 3.5 years, from 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2030, with three possible one-year extension options. For each lot, the lowest price is the only award criterion; the service quality requirements must be met but are not scored separately. The contracting authority may change routes, and the stated passenger numbers are indicative, so operators must be prepared for changes resulting from school years, timetables, passenger numbers and the school network. The tender deadline is 12 October 2026. The precise routes, vehicle requirements and service conditions must be checked in the tender documents.