Award

Student Bus Services

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2022 at 15:27

Tender

02 Feb 2021 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Student Bus Services" contract, which falls under the transport services industry category. The tender aims to provide sustainable and efficient bus services for its Derby Campus and Buxton & Leek College, with a total estimated value of £5 million. This procurement is at the award stage, with key dates including the tender period that concluded on 5th March 2021. The contract, which commences on 1st September 2021, is scheduled to run until 31st August 2026, and it employs a selective procurement method through a competitive dialogue process aimed at optimising service delivery and innovation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport and sustainable travel solutions, particularly those capable of providing innovative and collaborative partnerships. Companies that focus on minimising operational costs and carbon emissions would be highly suited to compete for this contract. Given the University’s interest in long-term relationships, businesses offering sustainable travel plans and existing commercial services may find this a lucrative chance to expand their operations while contributing to the University’s environmental objectives.

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Notice Title

Student Bus Services

Notice Description

Scope of services This scope of bus services is to undertake a Competitive Dialogue Procedure for the bus service provision for the University of Derby, Derby Campus and Buxton & Leek College, Buxton Campus. We are seeking collaboration and partnership with potential service operators to work with the University and support the delivery of its travel and transport planning though sustainable and innovative bus services. Key deliverable outcomes for these bus services include: * Providing safe and efficient bus services that enable travelling to our sites for all * Reducing operating costs wherever possible * Lowering our carbon emissions and supporting the University's environmental policy and sustainable travel plan. The University is keen to explore opportunities for collaborative services that can reduce the operating cost of the bus services and options to explore utilising and partnering with existing commercial services and re-instating passenger fares should be encouraged. Collaborative partnerships which can also assist in delivering sustainable travel with reduced carbon emissions should also be encouraged. The pre-pandemic value of this Unibus service is PS624k per year. The University will consider longer term contracts working in partnership where investment may be required to deliver demonstrable objectives. For example, 5 + 5 year terms will be considered where deliverable and strategic transport objectives can be evidenced over that period of time. To apply for this opportunity you will need to register on our Oracle portal - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/ and follow the guidance on how to find an respond to the tender at: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/. Additional information: The competitive dialogue procedure will be used for clarification, specification and optimisation of final tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-379f05fb-cf72-4324-ad5b-6926bb8d6acb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4ed1c8-00ef-48a9-bc72-c5c4ec0506c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,220,661 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ERIC BOWERS LTD T/A HIGH PEAK

TRENT MOTOR TRACTION T/A TRENTBARTON

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