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Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University

Kingston University Higher Education Corporation

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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19 Dec 2025 at 17:17

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27 Nov 2025 at 16:36

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AwardUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 16:29

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:07

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15 Aug 2025 at 12:10

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12 Aug 2025 at 09:23

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Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 17:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Kingston University Higher Education Corporation has engaged in an open procurement process for the "Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University". The contract was awarded to Falcon Coaches Ltd and involves the operation of bus services interconnected with the university's campuses in Kingston upon Thames, UK. The industry category includes public-service buses and electric buses, marking a significant step towards sustainable transport solutions. The service set to commence in September 2026 will run until August 2033, promoting environmentally friendly transit options for students, staff, and the public. The contract, valued at GBP 7,986,641.57 gross, was signed on 11th December 2025.

This award presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those offering low environmental impact solutions. Companies that have expertise in managing and operating various bus types, including electric and public-service buses, stand to benefit. The long-term contract allows for business stability and growth in the sustainable transport sector, encouraging innovation in public service transportation while contributing to the university's sustainability goals. Falcon Coaches Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, was selected, highlighting the procurement’s openness to varied business scales, supporting those capable of offering high-quality transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University

Notice Description

The University is committed to supporting sustainable travel choices for staff, students and visitors across our campus locations. A key part of our offering is the inter site bus service network; connecting residences with our academic campuses at Kingston Hill, Roehampton Vale and Penrhyn Road. The current contract for the operation of this network comes to an end in August 2026 and the University is seeking tenders for operations commencing in September 2026. The University wishes to appoint an operator to provide transport for a number of routes created to serve the student body that serves to move them between Halls and the Campus locations in the Kingston locale. Certain variations are included on the core route outlined in this tender specification which, subject to financial implications, would be considered to further enhance the current network. The aim of the University Service will be to provide a free, low environmental impact and high-quality transport Service primarily for the students of the University but also used by Staff and the general public following Key objective s listed in the Specification document of the tender. Please note the attached documentation and complete as required prior to the deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058581
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085149-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

34121300 - Double-decker buses

34144910 - Electric buses

50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

50113200 - Bus maintenance services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

63712100 - Bus station services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,387,772 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,986,641 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kingston University Higher Education Corporation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 2EE
Postcode Area
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Falcon Coaches Ltd

Further Information

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