Award

PC18_004.1 Shuttle Bus Service

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Award

13 Aug 2018 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent launched a procurement process for a Shuttle Bus Service (reference PC18_004.1) to facilitate transportation between its Canterbury and Medway campuses. This open tender process concluded on 27 July 2018, with the contract awarded to The Kings Ferry for a total value of £1,720,908. The contract is set to begin on 15 September 2018 and will run until 18 June 2021. The service falls under the passenger transport vehicles category in the services industry and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport with a driver. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore engagement in similar contracts, as the procurement process is conducive to their capabilities. Establishments that can demonstrate experience in fleet management and reliable service provision will find a suitable playing field within this tender, contributing to potential growth through public sector contracts.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a92f5de9-6a43-4de0-9999-2925bd8d6bb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4335c9ba-f8ec-4e0c-9d15-cf47a66bc02e
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
SME
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
£1,720,908 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,720,908 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2018 - 18 Jun 2021 2-3 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KINGS FERRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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