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University of Portsmouth Bus Services - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING

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23 May 2025 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has awarded a contract to First Hampshire & Dorset Ltd for the provision of bus services catering to its staff and students. The contract is focused on delivering a 'pay-to-use' bus service that connects the main campus in Portsmouth city centre with key areas during term-time and special events. The service aims to promote sustainability by reducing the use of personal vehicles. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the award stage is complete as of 23 May 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2025, lasting until 31 August 2028, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The main industry category is identified as Buses and Coaches, with services active within several regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender provides growth opportunities particularly for transportation and logistics businesses, especially those specialising in public-service bus operations. Companies capable of delivering adaptable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions, accommodating variable demands throughout the academic year and during events, will find this tender appealing. The contract's focus on low-emission services aligns well with businesses aiming to expand their eco-friendly fleets and enhance service offerings in urban university environments. Such firms will benefit from gaining a stronghold in the educational sector, potentially unlocking further contracts through demonstrated capability and performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Portsmouth Bus Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation requires a 'pay-to-use' bus service for its staff and students. The bus Service shall provide access for staff and student to the main University campus in Portsmouth city centre, during term-time and for special weekend and event Services. The provision of a reliable and convenient low emission bus Service aims to attract students and staff away from using personal cars, further improving air quality and enhancing local community safety given the number of school children going to and from school in the area. The Commencement Date for the Contract shall be 01 September 2025, with a Contract Term of three (3) years up to 31 August 2028 and an option to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, if required, with a potential full Contract Term up to 31 August 2030. The Supplier shall be required to provide two main bus Service routes: U1: is a Southsea circular route that operates Monday to Friday, during term-time, in an anti-clockwise direction only, through the main student and staff housing areas and starting at Kings Theatre. U2: The U2 bus Service shall run Monday to Friday, during term-time, to help students get from the city centre campus to Langstone sports pitches. The nature of the University activities is such that demand for bus Services will fluctuate during the day, (with early morning and late afternoon peaks for travel), and throughout the year, with greater demand at the start of the academic year and during events organised by the University or Student Union, for example. The Supplier shall be required to provide Services to cater for the busiest periods, and shall be required to deliver a flexible Service which is able to react to changes in demand. This may require the provision of duplicate or additional vehicles operating outside the standard timetable, and provision of additional vehicles to cater for specific events within the University calendar.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cfb5e5-3b11-4326-86e9-e28fff6a8f5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING
Contact Name
The Administrator
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02392 848484

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2PR
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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