PROVISION OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO STUDENTS FROM THE RURAL POPULATION FROM DIFFERENT VILLAGES TO PUBLIC BASIC AND SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS - SASI - 001 - 2026 (Offer Submission)

The Municipality of Otanche is seeking to contract school transportation services for students residing in rural areas. The service will involve transporting students from various villages to public basic and secondary educational institutions within the municipality for the year 2026. This initiative is crucial for ensuring access to education for children in remote areas, overcoming geographical barriers. The contract is for the provision of services, awarded through an abbreviated selection process with reverse auction. The duration is 165 days, covering a significant portion of the academic year. The goal is to guarantee safe, reliable, and consistent transportation for rural students, thereby supporting educational equity and attendance.

This is a services contract in the education and training, transport and logistics and media and communication sectors. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 1.2 billion.

Published through SECOP II Colombia (Date-Filtered), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.