--- title: "Provision of a College Bus Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cf4bad0-054c-4fe2-92ba-6d6abc8eae12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cf4bad0-054c-4fe2-92ba-6d6abc8eae12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cf4bad0-054c-4fe2-92ba-6d6abc8eae12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cf4bad0-054c-4fe2-92ba-6d6abc8eae12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON" published: "2017-04-10" --- # Provision of a College Bus Service Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cf4bad0-054c-4fe2-92ba-6d6abc8eae12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cf4bad0-054c-4fe2-92ba-6d6abc8eae12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cf4bad0-054c-4fe2-92ba-6d6abc8eae12.json) ## Summary Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking contractors for the provision of a College Bus Service in Egham, England. This open tender, identified as RHUL/EST/302, aims to ensure a reliable and professional transport service for staff and students. The tender period concludes on 12 May 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 September 2017 and run for five years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years. The procurement falls under the category of 'services' and encompasses the operation of different routes connected to the main campus, including a new development expected to enhance service demand. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in transport services, including bus and coach operations. Suppliers with experience in managing educational and campus transport, as well as those capable of responding to potential increases in service demand due to upcoming housing developments, would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is encouraged, reflecting a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. ## Notice Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking Contractors to operate a College Bus Service for staff and students. This service needs to be reliable, punctual and professional. The current services are: Route 1. This runs to and from the Egham mainline train station, main campus and a halls of residence 2 miles away. Monday to Friday the service operates approximately every half hour. At weekends this is reduced to approximately every hour. Monday to Friday the service is currently provided by two single-decker buses. At weekends the service is provided by one single-decker bus. Monday to Friday a typical loop mileage per journey is around 6 miles/ 200 miles daily or 29,600 miles annually. At weekends, the bus travels around 75.5 miles daily or 8461.5 miles annually. An element of this journey is charged, for which the Contractor collects money on behalf of the College Route 2. This runs between Egham mainline train station, main campus and an off-site location 1/2 a mile from main campus. This is currently serviced by one Minibus. The service operates all year round, on a Monday to Friday basis approximately every twenty minutes. A typical loop mileage per journey is around 2.1 miles/ 54.71 miles daily or 13,458.66 miles annually. There may be the opportunity to provide additional services for around 20 weekend excursions, 8 Annual Visitor Days/ Open Days and any ad-hoc or other requirements for which transport is required. A private developer is building a large complex of student rooms next to the Halls of Residence serviced by Route 1. The complex shall be comprised of some 450 to 500 rooms which shall be offered to second year, third year and post-graduate students to rent. It is due for completion in September 2018 and an additional public bus stop is being built in front of it. Although this private development is not part of the College Estate, its proximity to Royal Holloway's Halls, could lead to an increase in the number of students looking to travel on the Route 1 college bus. For this reason, the College is looking for suppliers who could potentially increase the service capacity in year 2 onwards, if it is required. Bidders should be aware that the TUPE regulations may apply to this Contract. The Contract is for 5 years, with an option to extend for a further two years, to a maximum of seven years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ed8fea-17d3-44e3-885a-6626b1aa9533 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | 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 | ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON | | Locality | EGHAM | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW20 0EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Runnymede | | Electoral ward | Englefield Green East | | Westminster constituency | Windsor | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2017 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ed8fea-17d3-44e3-885a-6626b1aa9533 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ed8fea-17d3-44e3-885a-6626b1aa9533 10th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rhul/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cf4bad0-054c-4fe2-92ba-6d6abc8eae12. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cf4bad0-054c-4fe2-92ba-6d6abc8eae12.json.