Award

Provision of Shuttle Bus Service

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2024 at 11:59

Tender

12 Mar 2024 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Shuttle Bus Service across its campuses in Pontypridd, South Wales. This process, identified by procurement ID USW 1834, falls under the services category and uses the CPV classification 60172000, indicating "Hire of buses and coaches with driver". The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 13 August 2024, with Edwards Coaches Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £510,457. Key dates in this process included an initial tender period ending on 12 April 2024 and a contract spanning from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026, with a potential renewal for an additional 3 years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing bus and shuttle services. Companies specialising in transport, particularly those with a strong emphasis on health and safety, carbon reduction, and social value, are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The successful bidder, Edwards Coaches Ltd, exemplifies the calibre of provider sought by the University, indicating that future similar tenders could benefit large-scale operators with robust infrastructure and a commitment to quality and sustainable practices. This procurement emphasises the importance of comprehensive service delivery and the capability to meet rigorous standards in public transportation services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Shuttle Bus Service

Notice Description

Shuttle Bus Service between 3 campuses in South Wales

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint a contractor to manage and operate its provision of a Shuttle Bus service. The service requirement operates across the following sites: Treforest Campus Pontypridd CF37 1DL USW Sport Park Pontypridd CF37 5UP Glyntaff campus Pontypridd CF37 4BD

Renewal: Additional 3 years after the initial contract term subject to annual extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0447a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032238-2024
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£510,457 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Catherine Lund
Contact Email
procurement@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482386

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARDS COACHES

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