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# University of Portsmouth Bus Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a00ebd2-497e-4f56-bd19-94e555de857c

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth has awarded a contract to First Hampshire & Dorset Ltd for the provision of bus services catering to its staff and students. The contract is focused on delivering a 'pay-to-use' bus service that connects the main campus in Portsmouth city centre with key areas during term-time and special events. The service aims to promote sustainability by reducing the use of personal vehicles. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the award stage is complete as of 23 May 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2025, lasting until 31 August 2028, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The main industry category is identified as Buses and Coaches, with services active within several regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender provides growth opportunities particularly for transportation and logistics businesses, especially those specialising in public-service bus operations. Companies capable of delivering adaptable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions, accommodating variable demands throughout the academic year and during events, will find this tender appealing. The contract's focus on low-emission services aligns well with businesses aiming to expand their eco-friendly fleets and enhance service offerings in urban university environments. Such firms will benefit from gaining a stronghold in the educational sector, potentially unlocking further contracts through demonstrated capability and performance.

## Notice

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation requires a 'pay-to-use' bus service for its staff and students. The bus Service shall provide access for staff and student to the main University campus in Portsmouth city centre, during term-time and for special weekend and event Services. The provision of a reliable and convenient low emission bus Service aims to attract students and staff away from using personal cars, further improving air quality and enhancing local community safety given the number of school children going to and from school in the area. The Commencement Date for the Contract shall be 01 September 2025, with a Contract Term of three (3) years up to 31 August 2028 and an option to extend for a further two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, if required, with a potential full Contract Term up to 31 August 2030. The Supplier shall be required to provide two main bus Service routes: U1: is a Southsea circular route that operates Monday to Friday, during term-time, in an anti-clockwise direction only, through the main student and staff housing areas and starting at Kings Theatre. U2: The U2 bus Service shall run Monday to Friday, during term-time, to help students get from the city centre campus to Langstone sports pitches. The nature of the University activities is such that demand for bus Services will fluctuate during the day, (with early morning and late afternoon peaks for travel), and throughout the year, with greater demand at the start of the academic year and during events organised by the University or Student Union, for example. The Supplier shall be required to provide Services to cater for the busiest periods, and shall be required to deliver a flexible Service which is able to react to changes in demand. This may require the provision of duplicate or additional vehicles operating outside the standard timetable, and provision of additional vehicles to cater for specific events within the University calendar.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cfb5e5-3b11-4326-86e9-e28fff6a8f5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST HAMPSHIRE & DORSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cfb5e5-3b11-4326-86e9-e28fff6a8f5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cfb5e5-3b11-4326-86e9-e28fff6a8f5f
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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