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Scheduled Bus and Coach Service

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

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Award

18 Feb 2025 at 14:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Greenwich has extended its contract with Centaur Overland Travel Ltd for providing bus and coach services between its campuses. This extension, valued at £5.2 million, adds two years to the existing agreement, running from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2027. The contract falls under the 'Hire of buses and coaches with driver' category (CPV 60172000) and is part of the university's strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Innovations include electric buses, bespoke branding, and enhanced digital services. The procurement process was conducted via a selective, negotiated procedure, with the award notice published on 18th February 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions. Companies capable of offering advanced technological integrations, such as real-time tracking and renewable energy-powered vehicles, would be well-positioned to compete. Large enterprises with established capabilities in providing comprehensive transport services and aligning with environmental sustainability goals are particularly suited for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scheduled Bus and Coach Service

Notice Description

The University is in contract with Centaur Overland Travel Ltd for providing bus and coach services, between three campuses. The University plans to extend its contract until 31/08/2027 (an extension of 2 years). The extension period allows us to take advantage of the dedicated vehicles procured by the contractor in alignment with the University's Carbon Net Zero 2030 Strategy. The contractor has made significant investments, including electric double-decker buses and branded bus liveries. Bespoke innovations developed for the contract include a dedicated tap-in system for University ID cards, onboard WiFi, a real-time bus tracking application and digital timetables with real-time updates. The value of the extension is PS5.2m. The University believes that the extension is within the scope of the original contract and it has published this notice to be transparent. If your company believes that it can provide an equivalent service, please provide details to us.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c29a17e4-7f58-42ed-a7c3-0cd32817c8be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e48955e-9df5-41b1-b2dc-31fc22e005b9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 2-3 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 GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 9LS
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
East Greenwich
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTAUR OVERLAND TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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