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title: "PC18_004 Shuttle Bus Service"
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# PC18_004 Shuttle Bus Service

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42b76d06-5daa-4833-9a7b-c8dcef9b1b49

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The University of Kent, which is seeking bids for the "PC18_004 Shuttle Bus Service," a tender classified under the service industry for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The service will operate between the University’s two main campuses in Canterbury and Medway, UK. The tender was published on 26th May 2018, with a submission deadline that had closed on 18th May 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 15th September 2018 and will extend until 16th June 2023.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those offering shuttle and passenger transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as they are explicitly noted as suitable participants. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term partnerships and sustainable growth for companies capable of providing reliable transport solutions in the South East region.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ee3317-1f41-421d-b7d9-9126ed095b83 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2018 - 16 Jun 2023 |
| 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 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ee3317-1f41-421d-b7d9-9126ed095b83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36ee3317-1f41-421d-b7d9-9126ed095b83
  26th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=321469279
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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