Tender

PC18_004.1 Shuttle Bus Service

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

26 May 2018 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is conducting an open tender for the provision of a shuttle bus service, connecting its two main campuses in Canterbury and Medway. The tender, titled "PC18_004.1 Shuttle Bus Service," is currently active and was published on 26th May 2018. The tender period closes on 15th June 2018, with the contract set to commence on 15th September 2018 and extend until 18th June 2021. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those that can provide reliable passenger transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the suitability noted in the procurement documentation. Businesses specialising in the operation of shuttle bus services, logistics, and transport management should consider this opportunity to expand their client base and establish a long-term partnership with a key educational institution in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PC18_004.1 Shuttle Bus Service

Notice Description

The provision of a shuttle bus service operating between the University's two main campuses that are Canterbury and Medway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9ce3b9-01a8-49ae-accb-dcafa1bd0368
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2018 - 18 Jun 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
p.k.chakkar@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441227764000

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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