Tender

Oxford Brookes University Bus Tickets

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Mar 2026 at 16:16

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 16:11

PlanningUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University is in the process of procuring bulk bus ticketing services for students and staff, covering routes into university locations from Oxford City and surrounding areas. This tender, tagged under transport services and public road transport services, is currently in the tender update stage. The open procedure is being adopted for this procurement, with Oxford Brookes University acting as the buying organisation. The tender is valued at £4,000,000 and spans a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with potential extensions extending up to 31st May 2031. Prospective bidders must submit their tenders by the deadline of 13th April 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 23rd March 2026. The procurement exercise is compliant with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies operating in the transport and public road transport services sectors, particularly those capable of offering efficient and reliable bulk ticketing solutions. Businesses with the capability to serve Oxford's transport needs and manage logistics for bus routes efficiently will find this tender highly attractive. The open procurement method allows various businesses to participate, thereby promoting competition and offering potential growth for the winning contractor. The focus on commercial and quality criteria provides a balanced assessment, making this opportunity appealing to companies with competitive pricing strategies that do not compromise on service quality. The strategic nature of the contract's location in Oxford, combined with substantial contract value and extension opportunities, makes this tender a lucrative opportunity for growth in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Oxford Brookes University Bus Tickets

Notice Description

Pre-Market Engagement relating to the forthcoming procurement opportunity for bulk bus ticketing for Oxford Brookes University students and staff. Bus routes will need to service routes into Oxford Brookes locations from Oxford City and the surrounding areas.

Planning Information

Please follow the information as laid out in the document titled, "Pre-Market Engagement: Oxford Brookes University Bus Tickets." Suppliers must complete pre-market engagement form within the Delta portal in order to take part in any pre-market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d596
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021027-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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