Award

Riseholme Shuttle Bus Service

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Award

21 Jan 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract for the provision of a daily shuttle bus service connecting its Riseholme and Brayford Campuses. This contract falls under the category "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" and is valued at £500,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period will commence on 1st February 2025 and conclude on 31st January 2027, covering the East Midlands region in the UK. The initial term is for 24 months, with the possibility of three additional 12-month extensions. The award date for this contract was 23rd December 2024, and an award notice was published on 21st January 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services. Large-scale enterprises such as those owning and managing shuttle bus fleets, especially those offering comprehensive transport solutions with drivers, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Winning such a contract could lead to a steady revenue stream over multiple years, with potential for extensions, and strengthen business relationships with prestigious institutions like the University of Lincoln. The substantial contract value and defined service scope offer robust opportunities for companies looking to expand their service offerings in the East Midlands region.

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Notice Title

Riseholme Shuttle Bus Service

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of a daily shuttle bus service for staff and students to travel between the University of Lincoln's Riseholme and Brayford Campuses. The initial term is for a period of 24 months, there are 3 further 12 month extension periods permitted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98dbfaab-ab78-498e-b5c9-205ec228b086
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7b1404-319c-4d09-a3db-3d64b6623dec
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
Large

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 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 LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P.C. COACHES OF LINCOLN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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