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LUV01228 - UoL Shuttle Bus Service

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Sep 2025 at 15:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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24 Jul 2025 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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02 Jul 2025 at 13:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed a direct procurement process to secure a UoL Shuttle Bus Service for the 2025/2026 academic year, connecting Oadby to its Main Campus in Leicester. The contracting process, identified as LUV01228, falls under the industry category of buses and coaches, with a procurement value of £550,000. The service was awarded to Centrebus North Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Leicester, UK. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with the legal basis for the procurement under UKPGA 2023/54. The award was finalised on 12th September 2025, following the signature of the contract on 6th August 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation and logistical service sectors, specifically those specialising in the provision and management of transit systems. Companies capable of delivering reliable and efficient shuttle services have the potential to expand into the academic market space, particularly those with existing infrastructure and capacity in regions like the East Midlands. While this specific contract was a direct award, businesses interested in future opportunities might focus on showcasing reliable service records, strong local presence, and strategic partnerships to appeal to public authorities such as the University of Leicester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV01228 - UoL Shuttle Bus Service

Notice Description

UoL Shuttle Bus for 2025/2026 academic year to run from Oadby to Main Campus To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=978451355

Procurement Information

N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05579f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056320-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Stewart Brewer
Contact Email
sab88@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0116 2525205

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTREBUS NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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