Award

Scheduled Bus and Coach Service

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

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19 Feb 2025 at 10:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Greenwich has awarded an extension for the Scheduled Bus and Coach Service contract to Centaur Overland Travel Ltd. This extension, worth £5.2 million, will prolong the current contract until 31 August 2027, benefiting the University's transport services across its three campuses in the South East of England. This extension aligns with the University's Carbon Net Zero 2030 Strategy, incorporating electric double-decker buses, branded bus liveries, tap-in systems for University ID cards, onboard WiFi, a real-time bus tracking application, and digital timetables with real-time updates. The procurement was conducted via a negotiated procedure without publication of a contract notice, as the services are deemed technically specialised and uniquely tailored to the University's needs.

This tender extension presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable and innovative transport solutions, particularly those capable of delivering specialised services such as electric vehicle fleets, advanced tracking technologies, and bespoke customer service integrations. Companies with a strong track record in providing environmentally friendly and technologically advanced transport solutions would be well-suited to replicate or enhance the offerings currently in place by Centaur Overland Travel Ltd. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit detailed proposals demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed the current service standards.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is in contract with Centaur Overland Travel Ltd for providing bus and coach services, transporting students and staff between three campuses. We plan to extend its contract until 31/08/2027 (extension of 2 years). The extension period will allow the university to take advantage of the dedicated vehicles procured by the contractor for the provision of the services in alignment with our Carbon Net Zero 2030 Strategy. The contractor has made significant investments, including, electric double-decker buses and branded bus liveries, 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. Although we believe that the extension is within the scope of the original contract, we have published this notice to be transparent. If your company believes that it can provide an equivalent service with the bespoke innovations, please provide details to us. Additional information: The value indicated here is for the extension period of 2 years. The extension is allowed for under the terms of the original contract. This notice is being published for the purposes of full transparency.

Procurement Information

We believe the contract extension is a permitted contract. The university has worked with the supplier over a number of years to ensure vehicles used on the contract align with the University's Carbon Net Zero Strategy 2030 and stringent targets. The supplier has made bespoke developments to suit the University, which are essential to maintaining the student experience and high level of customer satisfaction for service users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005744-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
Ian Husson
Contact Email
tenders@greenwich.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083318000

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

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