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Notice Title

University Bus Service

Notice Description

The University is looking to appoint one (1) supplier to deliver a pay-to-use, low-emission bus service providing reliable transport for staff and students travelling to and from the Egham campus. The contract shall commence on 1 September 2026, with full services commencing on the start of each autumn term, (21 September 2026 for Year 1). The initial contract term will be three (3) years, with two (2) optional twelve (12) month extensions to 2031. The service will support the University's aims to reduce car use, improve air quality, enhance community safety, and provide additional capacity during peak times and major University events. The supplier will be expected to demonstrate strong customer service, reliable performance, and a commitment to continuous improvement aligned with the University's sustainability and carbon-reduction goals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to appoint one (1) supplier to deliver a pay-to-use, low-emission bus service providing reliable transport for staff and students travelling to and from the Egham campus. The contract shall commence on 1 September 2026, with full services commencing on the start of each autumn term, (21 September 2026 for Year 1). The initial contract term will be three (3) years, with two (2) optional twelve (12) month extensions to 2031. The service will support the University's aims to reduce car use, improve air quality, enhance community safety, and provide additional capacity during peak times and major University events. The supplier will be expected to demonstrate strong customer service, reliable performance, and a commitment to continuous improvement aligned with the University's sustainability and carbon-reduction goals. Service performance will be monitored through regular contract review meetings supported by performance measures covering punctuality, completed journeys, customer satisfaction, passenger volumes, revenue, sustainability metrics, and incident reporting. This bus service is a critical component of the University's transport infrastructure, providing essential connectivity between Egham railway station, the main campus, Hox Park, Englefield Green, and other key residential and academic locations. Demand varies throughout the academic year, with peaks during term time, early mornings, late afternoons, and University events. This procurement therefore seeks to secure a flexible, customer focused supplier capable of delivering a safe, sustainable, and responsive service aligned with the University's strategic direction, campus developments, and net-zero ambitions.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068265
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033956-2026
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

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: £2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 12 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
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Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: EGHAM
Postcode: TW20 0EX
Post Town: Twickenham
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location: TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority: Runnymede
Electoral Ward: Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency: Windsor

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