Purchase of school buses to ensure unhindered access to education (Sumy region)


Sector
Education and science
Stream
Unhindered access to quality education - school buses
Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study
Project Status
Investment Feasibility Study
Entry into Portfolio
State level of SP
Implementation
Completion

General information

Description of the project

The project is aimed at purchasing 11 buses for Romensk city, Shostka city, Konotop city, Putyvl city, Glukhiv city, Yampil city, Komyshansk village, Andriyashivska village, Synivska village and Mykolaiv village communities. (subsidy 2026)

The purpose of the project

Main Goal:

Improving the equality of wealth distribution

Secondary Goal:

Increasing compliance with modern standards, Increasing compliance with modern standards, Improving the quality of services, Meeting demand

Description of the purpose of the project and ways to achieve it

The goal of the project is to ensure the constitutional right of citizens to affordable and high-quality complete secondary education by creating appropriate conditions for safe, regular and free transportation of students and teachers to their places of study and home. The goal is achieved through the purchase of new vehicles, which will allow: To update the fleet of school buses of educational institutions of the Sumy region. To create a safe and comfortable environment during transportation (compliance with modern DSTU, the presence of seat belts, speed limiters). To ensure equal access to educational services for children living in rural areas and remote settlements.

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

1. Safety of participants in the educational process - Problem: Use of technically worn-out transport that does not meet modern safety standards. Lack of seat belts, malfunction of heating systems, risk of breakdowns on the route while driving. Solution: Purchase of certified school buses (DSTU 7013:2009), equipped with flashing lights, speed limiters and autonomous heating systems. Result: Guaranteed safety, ensuring comfortable conditions for children in any weather conditions.

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Other social

11 units

Other social

6514 human

Strategic Case

Strategic feasibility of the project

Sector

Education and science

Subsector

School education

Stream

Unhindered access to quality education - school buses

Strategic document

Регіональна стратегія розвитку

Task

2.1.2 Creating a safe, high-quality, comfortable educational environment

Project objectives

Indicator
Base value
Target value
Number of educational participants who will have access to transportation
0 human
6514 human

Project Sustainable Development Goals

Demand for the service and its dynamics

What methodology was used to estimate demand?

Прямий статистичний аналіз: Облік дітей та вчителів, які проживають за межами пішої доступності до закладу освіти. Геопросторовий аналіз: Побудова логістичних маршрутів з урахуванням реорганізації освітньої мережі та створення опорних закладів.
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has data from external sources been used in the demand assessment?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the demand forecast take into account the latest demographic and economic forecasts?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Indicator
Year
Demand
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
1
440 places
Economic justification

Analysis of the project's impact on ecology and climate change

Does the planned activity have a potential positive contribution to achieving climate or environmental objectives?

Pollution prevention and control
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change mitigation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the proposed project expected to significantly harm any of the following climate or environmental objectives?

None of the options are applicable

Project sustainability and inclusivity

Identify potential gender risks of the project and indicate possible ways to overcome them:

Not applicable to my project
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the project provide for improving women's access to services?

The project will improve women's access to education (primary, secondary, vocational)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Are civil society organizations representing women and vulnerable groups included in the consultation process?

No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Documents

Name
Date
Economic analysis of the State Budget 2026.pdf
01.04.2026
13:39:18 UTC

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Procurement of school buses to ensure unhindered access to education – Sumy region

Technical Solution 2

Rental of specialized buses (rental)

Cost breakdownCost justificationCost justification
Project cost (preparation and implementation)45'525'000 UAH13'230'000 UAH
For preparation0 UAH30'000 UAH
For implementation45'525'000 UAH13'200'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost200'000 UAH0 UAH
For operation100'000 UAH0 UAH
For closing100'000 UAH0 UAH
Average annual costs100'000 UAH0 UAH
Project duration, incl.4 months3 months
Deadline for developing a FFS2 months1 month
Implementation period2 months2 months
Service life144 months36 months
Target indicatorsDefined Not defined
Technical Solution Status
Active

[The technical approach was selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

Pending

[The project initiator has not taken any decision about this alternative technical approach.]

Components of a technical solution
To components
11
To components
0

Commercial Justification

Supplier and contractor market assessment

Is the project likely to attract a sufficient number of bidders to ensure real competition that will encourage bidders to think innovatively and maximize the quality of their proposals?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the project of interest to small and medium-sized enterprises?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Will the project involve national or international suppliers and contractors?
Yes, only national

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has an analysis of available procurement options been conducted for the technical solution?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial justification

Total project budget

Total preliminary budget45'725'000 UAH13'230'000 UAH
Project cost (preparation and implementation)45'525'000 UAH13'230'000 UAH
For preparation0 UAH30'000 UAH
For implementation45'525'000 UAH13'200'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost200'000 UAH0 UAH
For operation100'000 UAH0 UAH
For closing100'000 UAH0 UAH
Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
Yes
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Average project cost per service recipient

Service UnitСередня вартість на 1 місце
Service Unit Cost103'465 UAH

Profitability of the project

Is the project expected to generate income?NoNo

Availability of services

Has an analysis been conducted of the accessibility of services for consumers and their financial ability to pay the established tariffs?
Not applicable – the project does not provide for the provision of paid services or the establishment of tariffs

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project Financing Mechanisms

Are funding sources and mechanisms identified?

Source and MechanismYesNo

Funding Sources

Approved Funds35'614'000 UAH0 UAH
Expected Funds35'614'000 UAH0 UAH

Public-private partnership

Has a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the project's suitability for implementation through a PPP mechanism been conducted?
The project does not fall under the PPP format by its nature/character

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Are there, after conducting an appropriate study, private investors interested in the possibility of implementing the project in the PPP format?
No

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Results of the feasibility analysis
Project Preparation Program Engagement and Funding Needs

Does the project require additional preparation assistance from Project Preparation Facilities (PPF)?

None of the options are applicable

Project Approval History

DateDecision NumberPortfolioProject StatusDecisionReasonsMaturity level
01/04/2026SP-R-010426-BC6F2B9FRegional SPInvestment Feasibility StudyIncludeThe project is balanced, has high readiness, and solves a critical social problem in the region.-
09/04/2026SP-N-090426-B4DE6B48State SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude--
08/04/2026SPP-R-080426-6AECCF14Regional SPPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude--