Unhindered access to quality education - school bus


Sector
Education and science
Stream
Unhindered access to quality education - school buses
Maturity level
77
Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study
Project Status
Investment Feasibility Study
Entry into Portfolio
Local level of SPP
Implementation
Completion

General information

Description of the project

to ensure safe, comfortable and cost-effective transportation of participants in the educational process of rural secondary education institutions by purchasing 3 additional school buses, which will guarantee equal access to education and optimize community costs

The purpose of the project

Main Goal:

Improving the quality of services

Secondary Goal:

Ensuring inclusiveness and equal opportunities

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

purchase of 3 buses for the ZZSO in order to ensure safe and regular transportation of students to their places of study, creating equal access to education for children from rural areas

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

In the rural areas of the community, there are 7 ZZSOs with numerous branches, however, the existing 7 buses do not cover all the needs of transporting students, which creates problems. The implementation of the additional bus project will ensure full coverage of the need, increase safety and comfort during trips, as well as equal access to education for all children

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Number of people who will use the service

100 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

3.1.1. Ensuring equal access to quality preschool, general secondary and extracurricular education.

Project objectives

Project objectives were not specified by the initiator

Project Sustainable Development Goals

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:

None of the options are applicable

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
environmental analysis of the State.pdf
30.09.2025
18:44:49 UTC

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Providing educational institutions with school buses

Technical Solution 2

purchasing more school buses for educational institutions

Cost breakdownCost justificationCost justification
Project cost (preparation and implementation)10'900'000 UAH21'800'000 UAH
For preparation600'000 UAH1'200'000 UAH
For implementation10'300'000 UAH20'600'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost1'500'001 UAH3'000'001 UAH
For operation1'500'000 UAH3'000'000 UAH
For closing1 UAH1 UAH
Average annual costs1'500'000 UAH0 UAH
Project duration, incl.10 months10 months
Deadline for developing a FFS1 month1 month
Implementation period9 months9 months
Service life180 months180 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
2
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?
No

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Financial justification

Total project budget

Total preliminary budget12'400'001 UAH24'800'001 UAH
Project cost (preparation and implementation)10'900'000 UAH21'800'000 UAH
For preparation600'000 UAH1'200'000 UAH
For implementation10'300'000 UAH20'600'000 UAH
Project operation and closure cost1'500'001 UAH3'000'001 UAH
For operation1'500'000 UAH3'000'000 UAH
For closing1 UAH1 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 Unitціна за одиницю продукції
Service Unit Cost4'133'000 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]

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]

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
Economic justification - environmental expertise

[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

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

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

Finalization of existing documentation for the preparation of a preliminary feasibility study
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Updating existing documentation regarding the preparation of the feasibility study
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Updating existing documentation regarding the preparation of design and estimate documentation (DED)
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Project Approval History

DateDecision NumberPortfolioProject StatusDecisionReasonsMaturity level
01/10/2025SP-L-011025-3ADB712DCommunity SPInvestment Feasibility StudyIncludethe project meets the objectives of the public investment direction-
18/11/2025SPP-L-181125-704881C9Community SPPInvestment Feasibility StudyIncludeIncluded in the community's EPP for 202677