Purchase of a school bus to transport students to the Grishkovets Lyceum

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

General information

Description of the project

The project involves the purchase of a modern school bus to organize regular and safe transportation of students and teachers to and from the Hryshkovets Lyceum. The project is aimed at ensuring equal access to quality education for children living in remote settlements of the territorial community.

The purpose of the project

Main Goal:

Improving the quality of services

Secondary Goal:

Improving the equality of wealth distribution, Ensuring inclusiveness and equal opportunities, Meeting demand

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

The goal of the project is to create an effective, safe and accessible transportation system for students and teachers to the Hryshkovets Lyceum, which will provide equal opportunities for obtaining quality education regardless of place of residence, as well as increase the level of attendance at classes and the overall quality of the educational process. As a result of the project, a stable transportation system will be created that will ensure timely, safe and comfortable transportation of students, increase the accessibility of education and contribute to the socio-economic development of the community.

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

The main problem that the project is designed to solve is the lack of school transport to ensure regular and safe transportation of students from remote settlements of the community. After the loss of two buses, the transport system does not cover actual needs, which creates risks of irregular school attendance, especially for younger children and students living in small and isolated villages. The second problem is the overloading of existing buses, which are operating at the limit of technical capabilities. This increases the risk of accidents, leads to frequent breakdowns and reduces the level of transportation safety. During the period of optimization of the education network, the load will increase, which further exacerbates the problem. The third problem is the risk of worsening accessibility of education. In the absence of a sufficient number of buses, some children are forced to get to school by regular buses or private transport of their parents, which does not guarantee timeliness, regularity and safety. This can lead to missed classes, deterioration of learning outcomes and unequal opportunities for children from rural areas. The purchase of a modern school bus will ensure regular, safe, and comfortable transportation for students. This will improve attendance, guarantee equal access to education, and increase traffic safety. The community will also receive a more efficient and reliable system for organizing the educational process.

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Number of jobs, including for IDPs

17 human

Number of people who will use the service

51 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

Strategic Action Plan of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine until 2027

Task

2.1.2.3 Providing transportation for children to educational institutions

Project objectives

Project objectives were not specified by the initiator

Project Sustainable Development Goals

Demand for the service and its dynamics

What methodology was used to estimate demand?

Оцінка попиту проведена на основі фактичних даних закладу освіти щодо кількості учнів, які потребують підвезення, а також аналізу віддалених населених пунктів та наявних транспортних можливостей.
[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
100 %
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?

None of the options are applicable

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?

Envisaged training or advanced training for women in the private sector
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will improve women's access to education (primary, secondary, vocational)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will create jobs available to women (temporarily or permanently)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
The project will improve women's access to safe water, food, and medical services
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

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

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

Documents

Name
Date
Economic analysis of the project-Bus.docx
15.04.2026
06:27:43 UTC

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Purchase of a school bus to transport students to the Grishkovets Lyceum

Technical Solution 2

Ordering transportation services from a private carrier

Cost breakdownCost justificationCost justification
Project cost (preparation and implementation)3'350'000 UAH1'500'000 UAH
For implementation3'350'000 UAH1'500'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost0 UAH0 UAH
Average annual costs3'350'000 UAH0 UAH
Project duration, incl.8 months13 months
Deadline for developing a FFS2 months1 month
Implementation period6 months12 months
Service life180 months12 months
Target indicatorsDefined Defined
Technical Solution Status
Active

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

Rejected

[The technical approach was not selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

Components of a technical solution
To components
1
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, both national and international

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has an analysis of available procurement options been conducted for the technical solution?
No

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial justification

Total project budget

Total preliminary budget3'350'000 UAH1'500'000 UAH
Project cost (preparation and implementation)3'350'000 UAH1'500'000 UAH
For preparation0 UAH0 UAH
For implementation3'350'000 UAH1'500'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost0 UAH0 UAH
For operation0 UAH0 UAH
For closing0 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 проєкту на одного отримувача послуги
Service Unit Cost65'686 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 Funds0 UAH0 UAH
Expected Funds0 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]

Management Rationale

Team competencies

Determine which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation can be provided by the project initiator's own project team (without involving external advisors)
Strategic justification - analysis of the strategic feasibility of the project

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic justification - economic analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project management - communication with stakeholders

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project management - risk management

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic justification - social and gender analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project management - public consultations

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic feasibility study - technical expertise

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Business case - analysis of available procurement options

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project management - legal support

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Strategic rationale - SDG compliance analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Project management - working with international financial organizations (IFOs)

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial analysis - financial analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Strategic rationale - demand analysis

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Economic justification - environmental expertise

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Business case - analysis of the market environment

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the team have experience implementing similar projects?
Partially, we have limited experience

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Identify which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation need to be strengthened by engaging independent experts or consultants
None of the options are applicable
Is there an understanding of where to find relevant experts and consultants?
Partially, we are considering options

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Risk assessment

Financial riskDefinedUndefined

Team involvement

How exactly are/will stakeholders be involved?
Focus group

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Online survey

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Meetings with local authorities

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Public consultations

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Public hearings

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

When are/will engagement activities be taking place?
At the project monitoring stage

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

At the project implementation stage

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

At the project preparation stage

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

How is/will the public be informed about the importance of participation and available channels for feedback?
Official websites

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Social networks

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Local media

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Are public hearings being held/will they be held (offline, online)?
Yes, offline.

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

шляхом обговорення на засіданнях за участю представників громади, батьків та педагогічного колективу;
Who will attend the public hearings?
Representatives of public organizations

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Experts

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Community representatives

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Government officials

[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Public hearings have already been held
No

[Response was provided in the 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
15/04/2026SP-L-150426-AD3369FCCommunity SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude--