Education without barriers: Providing school transportation for students of the Artsyz urban territorial community


Sector
Education and science
Stream
Unhindered access to quality education - school buses
Maturity level
76
Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study
Project Status
Investment Feasibility Study
Entry into Portfolio
Local level of SPP
Implementation
Completion

General information

Description of the project

The Artsyz community is facing an urgent need to ensure proper transportation of high school students to educational institutions due to changes in state educational policy and network reform. The reform of the educational network, which involves reducing the levels of education and creating support lyceums, will lead to the fact that from September 1, 2026, about 500 students in grades 10-11 from the entire community will need transportation to the lyceum in the city of Artsyz every day. Currently, the Artsyz community does not have a sufficient number of specialized school buses capable of providing safe, timely and regular transportation for such a large number of students. This creates risks for: The safety and health of students, who may be forced to use inappropriate means of transport or cover significant distances on foot. The quality of the educational process, as the lack of proper transportation may prevent students from getting to classes on time and fully participating in their studies. Equal access to education, as students from remote settlements may be discriminated against in their opportunities to obtain knowledge. The financial burden on families, who will be forced to independently solve transportation issues. Project goal Ensuring safe, comfortable and regular transportation of students in grades 10-11 of the Artsyz community to the lyceum in the city of Artsyz for study within the framework of the reformed education network (from September 1, 2026). This will be achieved by purchasing three modern school buses that will meet all safety and comfort standards. The implementation of the project will ensure equal access to quality education for over 500 students, reduce the financial and logistical burden on their families, and support the implementation of state policy in the field of education and national security.

The purpose of the project

Main Goal:

Improving the equality of wealth distribution

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

Ensuring safe, comfortable and regular transportation of students of grades 10-11 of the Artsyz community to the lyceum in the city of Artsyz for study within the framework of the reformed education network (from September 1, 2026). This will be achieved by purchasing three modern school buses that will meet all safety and comfort standards. The implementation of the project will ensure equal access to quality education for more than 500 students, reduce the financial and logistical burden on their families, and support the implementation of state policy in the field of education and national security.

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

Ensuring safe, comfortable and regular transportation of students of grades 10-11 of the Artsyz community to the lyceum in the city of Artsyz for study within the framework of the reformed education network (from September 1, 2026). This will be achieved by purchasing three modern school buses that will meet all safety and comfort standards. The implementation of the project will ensure equal access to quality education for more than 500 students, reduce the financial and logistical burden on their families, and support the implementation of state policy in the field of education and national security.

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Maintenance costs per year

600 thous. UAH value of finished products

Number of people who will use the service

500 human

Number of IDP users

79 human

Population in the geographical area of influence of the project

31502 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

Стратегія розвитку територіальної громади

Task

2.1 2.1.1 Ensuring the right to quality and accessible general secondary education 2.1.2 Creating conditions for access to quality education

Project objectives

Indicator
Base value
Target value
Ensuring accessibility to education – creating conditions for regular and safe transportation of students living in remote settlements to secondary education institutions. Supporting inclusive education – creating conditions for transportation of children with special educational needs by purchasing specially equipped buses. Effective use of budget funds – purchasing modern transport with increased technical characteristics and economical fuel consumption
3 units
3 units

Project Sustainable Development Goals

Demand for the service and its dynamics

What methodology was used to estimate demand?

Попит на шкільні автобуси є високим і стабільним, особливо в сільських регіонах. Методологія оцінки включає демографічний аналіз, логістичні розрахунки, фінансову оцінку та соціальні запити. Це дозволяє ефективно планувати закупівлі та маршрути.
[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
500 human
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?

Climate change adaptation
[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:

None of the options are applicable

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

Not applicable to my project
[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]

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
3333333.pdf
30.09.2025
20:51:13 UTC

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Purchase of standard diesel buses

Technical Solution 2

Organization of transportation through outsourcing (contract with the carrier)

Cost breakdownCost justificationCost justification
Project cost (preparation and implementation)12'750'000 UAH3'893'000 UAH
For preparation0 UAH5'000 UAH
For implementation12'750'000 UAH3'888'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost1 UAH7'781'000 UAH
For operation0 UAH3'888'000 UAH
For closing1 UAH3'893'000 UAH
Average annual costs200'000 UAH0 UAH
Project duration, incl.25 months9 months
Deadline for developing a FFS1 month1 month
Implementation period24 months8 months
Service life240 months36 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?
No

[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?
Yes

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial justification

Total project budget

Total preliminary budget12'750'001 UAH11'674'000 UAH
Project cost (preparation and implementation)12'750'000 UAH3'893'000 UAH
For preparation0 UAH5'000 UAH
For implementation12'750'000 UAH3'888'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost1 UAH7'781'000 UAH
For operation0 UAH3'888'000 UAH
For closing1 UAH3'893'000 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 або одиницю продукції
Service Unit Cost25'500 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 Funds11'475'000 UAH0 UAH
Expected Funds11'475'000 UAH0 UAH

Public-private partnership

Has a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the project's suitability for implementation through a PPP mechanism been conducted?
No, no assessment was conducted.

[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
18/12/2025SP-L-181225-9BADFAAFCommunity SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude--
22/12/2025SPP-L-221225-30962D2CCommunity SPPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude-76