Tender

LU00702 - The provision of a Campus Bus Service

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University is inviting tenders for the provision of a Campus Bus Service under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV code 60112000). This open procedure is aimed at establishing a contract for a period of five years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. Situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the contract is valued at £1.8 million GBP. The tender submission deadline is set for 27th March 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2030.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in public transportation services, particularly those experienced in managing campus shuttle operations. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, providing opportunities for business growth through a long-term contract with a renowned educational institution. Interested parties are encouraged to compete in this open procurement process to leverage their expertise in the industry and fulfil the strategic transportation needs of Loughborough University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LU00702 - The provision of a Campus Bus Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Campus Bus Service. Contract Period: 5 years + 12 months +12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aef120e-e229-4328-a61e-b30ca6292408
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Further Information

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