Tender

LU00702 - The provision of a Campus Bus Service

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University is seeking tenders for the provision of a Campus Bus Service, classified under Public Road Transport Services (CPV: 60112000). This open procurement process, currently in the tender stage, invites written submissions from interested parties. The service encompasses both on-campus and off-campus transport and covers locations within Leicestershire County Council and Rutland. The contract period includes an initial five-year term with potential renewals of 12 months each, potentially extending up to a total of seven years. Key dates to note are the tender submission deadline on 27th March 2025 at 12:00 PM, coinciding with the bid opening and award phase commencement the same day. The overall contract value is estimated at £1,800,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs proficient in public transport services. The comprehensive contract, spanning up to seven years, offers a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish a long-term service relationship with a prestigious educational institution. Businesses with experience in managing large-scale transport operations and a focus on service reliability and customer satisfaction would be well-suited to compete effectively in this tender process. Additionally, the procurement process being open allows for fair and transparent participation, encouraging diverse suppliers to engage.

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Notice Title

LU00702 - The provision of a Campus Bus Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Campus Bus Service. Contract Period: 5 years + 12 months +12 months

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Campus Bus Service to include on-campus and off campus travel . Contract Period: 5 years + 12 months +12 months Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/465XZ4H5W6

Renewal: Contract Period: 5 years + 12 months +12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e563
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006367-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Hussain Dakri
Contact Email
h.dakri@lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1509228186

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

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