Tender

Bus Scheduling System

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Sep 2025 at 15:56

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

07 May 2025 at 10:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2025 at 10:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 10:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation located in Hatfield, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process for a Bus Scheduling System for UniversityBus Ltd, trading as Uno Bus. This procurement, under the industry category of software package and information systems, aimed to enhance operational efficiency through a duty, timetabling, bus, and rostering scheduling system. Although the bid process commenced with a tender period ending on 30 May 2025, the tender, identified by the ID 25003 (ICT), was eventually cancelled due to an insufficient number of bids. The procurement stage reached completion on 23 September 2025, with all related awards and contracts being cancelled.

This tender presented growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in software solutions, specifically those that can deliver comprehensive scheduling systems with an emphasis on automation and integration with existing technologies. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tender processes include small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in transport logistics and software development, particularly those capable of enhancing systems to accommodate modern challenges like electric vehicle scheduling. Participating companies could benefit from submitting robust proposals highlighting their expertise in providing integrated, cost-effective, and flexible solutions aligned with the award criteria focusing on the proposed solution, pricing, and company experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Scheduling System

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire ("the University") is conducting a tender exercise on behalf of UniversityBus Ltd trading as Uno Bus ("Uno") and invites proposals from qualified suppliers for a duty, timetabling, bus and rostering scheduling system ("scheduling system") that enhances automation, flexibility, and efficiency. Uno is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Hertfordshire, which provides transport to students travelling to and from the University as well as the wider community. This procurement aims to enhance operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service reliability while preparing for the challenges of modern transport operations, including electric vehicle (EV) scheduling and compliance with regulatory requirements. The selected system should replace or significantly improve upon the current system while integrating seamlessly with existing technologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059025-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Jo Hows
Contact Email
categorymanagers@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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