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STA-25005 Provision of a University Bus Service

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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18 Oct 2024 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has awarded a contract for the provision of a University Bus Service to Rotala Ltd, trading as Hallmark Connections. This procurement process falls under the industry category of Special-purpose road passenger-transport services and operates within the UKJ25 region. The procurement was conducted via a limited procurement method and did not require prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific urgency and scope of the service required. The contract, which is valued at £633,860.00, was signed on 23 September 2024, and it includes a one-year service with an option for extension by an additional year. The award of this contract marks the completion stage of the procurement process, with essential services set to commence immediately to ensure continuity.

This tender opens up significant business opportunities for companies specialising in transportation services, especially those capable of providing high-quality, reliable bus services for educational institutions. Firms experienced in managing special-purpose road passenger transport can leverage this contract to solidify their presence in the educational sector. The procurement favoured criteria balancing quality and price, making it a competitive but rewarding opportunity for well-established service providers like Rotala Ltd. Small to large transport companies can see potential growth and partnership prospects if they offer dependable and efficient transport solutions.

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Notice Title

STA-25005 Provision of a University Bus Service

Notice Description

Awarded to Rotala Ltd Trading as Hallmark Connections for a University Bus Service, a one year contract with an option to extend for a further year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded to Rotla Ltd Trading as Hallmark Connections for a University Bus Service.

Procurement Information

Current service with provider was due to expire imminently, this contract will ensure essential services runs while PCR tender is carried out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04add6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033802-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£633,860 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01784917194

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROTALA GROUP TRADING AS HALLMARK CONNECTIONS

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