Award

Riseholme Shuttle Bus Service

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 16:05

Tender

25 Sep 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract for the provision of a shuttle bus service between their Riseholme and Brayford Campuses. This tender, classified under the CPV code 60172000 (Hire of buses and coaches with driver), follows an open procurement procedure and is identified by the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-049d86". This shuttle service, valued at £500,000, will operate on a fixed timetable, running Monday to Friday, providing transportation for both staff and students. The contract, which started on 23rd December 2024, initially spans 24 months with three potential 12-month extensions, totalling a maximum of five years. The supplier awarded the contract is P.C. Coaches of Lincoln Limited, headquartered at 17-19 Crofton Road, Lincoln, with the service set to operate in the Lincolnshire region (UKF3).

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in providing scheduled transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand a good chance of competing, considering the SME-friendly nature of the tendering process as noted by the University of Lincoln. Businesses capable of maintaining a reliable and efficient bus service, including those adept at managing fixed timetables and ensuring passenger comfort and safety, are well-suited for such contracts. This opportunity could not only enhance the visibility of such enterprises but also provide a stable, long-term source of revenue, thanks to potential contract extensions and the steady demand for shuttle services by university staff and students.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has undertaken an open FTS tender process for the provision of a shuttle bus service at its Riseholme Campus, to transport staff and students between the Riseholme and Brayford Campus. The shuttle bus service will operate on a fixed timetable of daily runs between Monday and Friday.

Options: Option to extend the contract for up to three periods of 12 months in yearly increments. The maximum contract length is 5 years.

Renewal: Following the initial 24 month term of the contract, there is an option to extend the contract for three periods of 12 months each, in accordance with the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002066-2025
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Laura Simms, Melissa Moore
Contact Email
lsimms@lincoln.ac.uk, memoore@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522882000, +44 1522886703

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LG
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
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P.C. COACHES OF LINCOLN

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