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title: "Student Bus Services"
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# Student Bus Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-379f05fb-cf72-4324-ad5b-6926bb8d6acb

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## Summary

The University of Derby is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Student Bus Services" contract, which falls under the transport services industry category. The tender aims to provide sustainable and efficient bus services for its Derby Campus and Buxton & Leek College, with a total estimated value of £5 million. This procurement is at the award stage, with key dates including the tender period that concluded on 5th March 2021. The contract, which commences on 1st September 2021, is scheduled to run until 31st August 2026, and it employs a selective procurement method through a competitive dialogue process aimed at optimising service delivery and innovation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport and sustainable travel solutions, particularly those capable of providing innovative and collaborative partnerships. Companies that focus on minimising operational costs and carbon emissions would be highly suited to compete for this contract. Given the University’s interest in long-term relationships, businesses offering sustainable travel plans and existing commercial services may find this a lucrative chance to expand their operations while contributing to the University’s environmental objectives.

## Notice

Scope of services This scope of bus services is to undertake a Competitive Dialogue Procedure for the bus service provision for the University of Derby, Derby Campus and Buxton & Leek College, Buxton Campus. We are seeking collaboration and partnership with potential service operators to work with the University and support the delivery of its travel and transport planning though sustainable and innovative bus services. Key deliverable outcomes for these bus services include: * Providing safe and efficient bus services that enable travelling to our sites for all * Reducing operating costs wherever possible * Lowering our carbon emissions and supporting the University's environmental policy and sustainable travel plan. The University is keen to explore opportunities for collaborative services that can reduce the operating cost of the bus services and options to explore utilising and partnering with existing commercial services and re-instating passenger fares should be encouraged. Collaborative partnerships which can also assist in delivering sustainable travel with reduced carbon emissions should also be encouraged. The pre-pandemic value of this Unibus service is PS624k per year. The University will consider longer term contracts working in partnership where investment may be required to deliver demonstrable objectives. For example, 5 + 5 year terms will be considered where deliverable and strategic transport objectives can be evidenced over that period of time. To apply for this opportunity you will need to register on our Oracle portal - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/ and follow the guidance on how to find an respond to the tender at: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/. Additional information: The competitive dialogue procedure will be used for clarification, specification and optimisation of final tenders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4ed1c8-00ef-48a9-bc72-c5c4ec0506c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,220,661 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ERIC BOWERS LTD T/A HIGH PEAK; TRENT MOTOR TRACTION T/A TRENTBARTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4ed1c8-00ef-48a9-bc72-c5c4ec0506c5
- 2 Feb 2021 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dff5000-906e-4129-8124-c5d7c925a103

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4ed1c8-00ef-48a9-bc72-c5c4ec0506c5
  16th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dff5000-906e-4129-8124-c5d7c925a103
  2nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5426d90d-f21a-451f-a7c8-934f3b6ed346
  Scope of requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03d7ed4d-e7aa-4138-a3c2-5c87d701df68
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52fd3aa1-11f4-4255-9ec5-0e96525df9be
  Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d619ae0-6288-4dee-9fa1-69cc6916a064
  Supplier Selection Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d0d63d6-b82b-4099-93e3-ea3bcdf43190
  High level Procurement Timetable

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/

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