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Bus Tender

University Of Bedfordshire

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2021 at 11:45

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 18:14

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

22 Jul 2021 at 13:21

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Jun 2021 at 11:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Bus Tender" aimed at hiring transport operators to provide inter-campus shuttle bus services at its Luton and Bedford campuses. The procurement is classified under services with a focus on "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV code 60172000). This contract spans a maximum of five years, incorporating yearly break clauses, and is part of an open procedure procurement method. Interested suppliers were required to be locally based to ensure timely service. The contract was awarded on 20 September 2021 with a total value of £517,334.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for local transport companies, particularly those offering coach and bus services, to engage in public transport provisions tailored for educational environments. Businesses that specialise in transport operations and can demonstrate an ability to provide timely and flexible services would be well-suited to compete, especially those that have the capability to meet the urgent demand for additional buses at short notice. Given the contract's five-year duration, successful bidders can establish a long-term partnership with the university, enhancing their market presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Tender

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint one or more transport operators to provide inter-campus shuttle buses, for our Luton and Bedford sites. The services are not run commercially but are free for all students and visitors to theUniversity of Bedfordshire on production of their staff or student ID card or visitor pass. We may later introduce a token charge and/or seek to have it registered as a public service. Lot 1 Luton Shuttle Bus Service Lot 2 Bedford Shuttle Bus Service It is a mandatory requirement that the supplier must operate locally to the University as additional buses may be required within an hour's notice. This contract is for a maximum of 5 years with yearly break clauses. The University reserves the right not to continue the service at each yearly break clause.

Lot Information

Luton Shuttle Bus Service

The University is seeking to appoint one or more transport operators to provide inter-campus shuttle buses, for our Luton and Bedford sites. The services are not run commercially but are free for all students and visitors to the University of Bedfordshire on production of their staff or student ID card or visitor pass. We may later introduce a token charge and/or seek to have it registered as a public service. Lot 1 Luton Shuttle Bus Service Lot 2 Bedford Shuttle Bus Service It is a mandatory requirement that the supplier must operate locally to the University as additional buses may be required within an hour's notice. This contract is for a maximum of 5 years with yearly break clauses. The University reserves the right not to continue the service at each yearly break clause.

Options: Contract will be reviewed on a yearly basis under the break clause

Renewal: Yearly break clause

Bedford Shuttle Bus Service

Bus Service - Bedford Campus

Options: Renewed at each break clause

Renewal: Contract will be reviewed on a yearly basis under the break clause

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bd11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023292-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£517,334 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Bedfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grant Palmer Limited

Further Information

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