Planning

Oxford Brookes University Bus Tickets

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

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PlanningUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking suppliers for a bulk bus ticketing service. This service aims to facilitate transport routes for students and staff from Oxford City and the surrounding areas to Oxford Brookes campus locations. The contract, valued at £4,000,000 GBP, falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services. The location of service delivery is within the United Kingdom (region UKJ). Interested businesses must engage in the pre-market engagement process, completing necessary forms by 21st November 2025, with future tender notices expected by 18th January 2026. The contractual period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026 and may extend until 31st May 2031, under a concession procurement regime.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale public road transport operations. Companies specialising in building reliable transportation networks across city routes to educational institutions are well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. Additionally, this procurement process allows businesses to establish a long-term partnership with a prominent sub-central government authority, enhancing their industry reputation and providing a stable revenue stream. Engaging in the preliminary market engagement is crucial for any business intending to bid, as it enables exploration of the specific requirements and expectations of Oxford Brookes University.

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Notice Information

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992509000

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d596
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071587-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Thomas Ashby
Contact Email
procurement@brookes.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01865 647566

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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