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title: "PC18_004.1 Shuttle Bus Service"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2018-05-26"
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# PC18_004.1 Shuttle Bus Service

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22b58b20-fbdb-41d1-992a-9e64e3b52c08

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## Summary

The University of Kent is conducting an open tender for the provision of a shuttle bus service, connecting its two main campuses in Canterbury and Medway. The tender, titled "PC18_004.1 Shuttle Bus Service," is currently active and was published on 26th May 2018. The tender period closes on 15th June 2018, with the contract set to commence on 15th September 2018 and extend until 18th June 2021. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those that can provide reliable passenger transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the suitability noted in the procurement documentation. Businesses specialising in the operation of shuttle bus services, logistics, and transport management should consider this opportunity to expand their client base and establish a long-term partnership with a key educational institution in the UK.

## Notice

The provision of a shuttle bus service operating between the University's two main campuses that are Canterbury and Medway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9ce3b9-01a8-49ae-accb-dcafa1bd0368 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2018 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 26 May 2018 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9ce3b9-01a8-49ae-accb-dcafa1bd0368

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9ce3b9-01a8-49ae-accb-dcafa1bd0368
  26th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=321480947
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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