Passenger transport services of the City of Äänekoski from 1.8.2026 with contract periods and possible options for sub-areas

The City of Äänekoski is requesting tenders for the organization of passenger transport services for student transport and service traffic. The subject of the procurement includes the following sub-areas: 1. Student transport and service transport in the Mämmen area 2. Student transport for Suolahti Comprehensive School 3. Additional vehicle for student transport to Koulunmäki and Suolahti Comprehensive Schools 4. Additional vehicle for student transport in the Sumiainen area 5. Additional vehicle for student transport in the Äänekoski area 6. Student transport for Koivisto and Koulunmäki schools 7. Transport for educational institutions located outside Äänekoski The same tenderer will be selected for a maximum of four (4) different sub-areas, unless the tenderer is the only one acceptable for comparison in sub-areas exceeding this number. In that case, the tenderer may also be selected for sub-areas for which no other acceptable tenders have been submitted. For sub-areas 1-6, the contract period is two academic years + two optional academic years, one academic year at a time. For sub-area 7, the contract period is one academic year. The activation of optional periods always requires the approval of both contracting parties. An academic year has 187 - 189 working days. School work usually begins in week 33. In the autumn semester, autumn break is in week 42 and the Christmas break falls in weeks 51, 52, and 1. In the spring semester, winter break is in week 9. Student transport operates only during the academic year; service traffic operates year-round. The service may use minibuses registered for 1 + 8 persons with additional seat belts, with a maximum capacity of either 12 or 13 students, depending on the vehicle's seating arrangement and the age of the passengers. Road Traffic Act 729/2018, Passenger transport: § 142 Passenger numbers in school and daycare transport. The driver undertakes to use the MunLog application in all work tasks where the use of the system is required. As part of using the system, the driver must accept the associated mileage tracking, the recording of driving and working time data for specific tasks, and GPS positioning. This data is collected, processed, and stored for the operational needs of the transport service, including for transport planning, progress monitoring and documentation, ensuring safety, and investigating any deviations. Data will be processed in accordance with current legislation and the company's data protection policies.