Prequalification Scheme: Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP)

## 🚌 NSW Department of Education: Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP) Prequalification Scheme This is a mandatory, agency-specific prequalification scheme (Scheme ID: SCM100001) managed by the NSW Department of Education for securing suppliers capable of providing specialized student transportation services across New South Wales. ### 🎯 Scope of Work & Deliverables The primary scope involves the **transportation of one or more eligible students with disability** between home and school, or other designated locations, within specified localities. Contractors are expected to maintain a high level of responsibility, professionalism, and quality to ensure student welfare. ### 📋 Key Requirements for Applicants Prospective suppliers must demonstrate robust operational and financial capacity. Mandatory requirements include: * **Insurance:** Evidence of Public Liability insurance ($20 million per claim) and Workers' Compensation insurance for all employees. * **Personnel:** All personnel must hold current Working With Children Checks and pass National Police Checks. * **Management Capacity:** Detailed documentation required for Workplace Management, Electronic Data Management, Communication Systems, Fleet Management, and Human Resource Management (including driver training and screening currency). * **Financial Viability:** A letter from an independent Public Practicing Accountant confirming financial capacity to operate the requested number of transport runs. * **Service Area:** Applicants must review the ASTP website and Transport Areas to confirm serviceability across NSW, selecting desired run capacity phases (A through K). ### 📞 Contact and Dates * **Issuing Body:** NSW Department of Education * **Contact:** Kyriakos Seretis (businessassurance.astp@det.nsw.edu.au) * **Scheme Open:** 2023-09-11T09:00:00Z * **Scheme Close:** 2099-01-01T23:59:59Z **Keywords:** Assisted School Travel Program, ASTP, Student Transport, Disability Transport, School Bus Services, NSW Government, Prequalification, Student Welfare.