This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 10:20

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has initiated an open procedure for the provision of a shuttle bus service between Bristo Square and King's Buildings Campus. This contract falls under the services category, specifically public road transport services. The contract is planned to be awarded for a duration of four years, segmented into yearly periods, with the potential for renewal at the University’s discretion. The tendering process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically by 21st May 2026. The main location for service delivery is Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, with anticipated community benefits to be delivered to the South East Scotland region. Interested parties are encouraged to provide a comprehensive outline of community benefits, adhering to a timeline and reporting mechanism.

The tender process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those with experience in managing shuttle operations. Given the technical and price award criteria, businesses with competitive pricing strategies and robust quality standards will likely excel in this procurement. The project encourages the provision of community benefits, which may attract companies with expertise in delivering social value and contributing to local communities. Firms capable of demonstrating sustainability, efficiency, and adaptability in bus service operations will find this tender a valuable business growth opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

King's Buildings Shuttle Bus Service

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is exploring options for the provision of a shuttle bus service operating between Bristo Square and the King's Buildings Campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is exploring options for the provision of a shuttle bus service operating between the Bristo Square and the King's Buildings Campus. The current service operates two double-decker buses running continuously across the day throughout the entire academic year, from early September to late May. During this time, the number of trips remains the same, however usage of the service reduces in April, May and December as student numbers reduce due to Christmas holidays and completion of studies.

Renewal: The total potential length for this contract is four years. This will be broken into four 12 month periods (1+1+1+1), to be activated at the University's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039756-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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