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title: "PC18_004 Shuttle Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-751a66e2-b799-46c6-99c0-adec7c07485b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2018-04-20"
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# PC18_004 Shuttle Bus Service

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-751a66e2-b799-46c6-99c0-adec7c07485b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The University of Kent seeking a service provider for the "PC18_004 Shuttle Bus Service," which will operate between the University’s campuses in Canterbury and Medway. This active tender falls under the category of passenger transport services (CPV Code: 60170000) and is currently in the tender stage. The tender was published on 20th April 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th May 2018. The estimated contract period starts on 15th September 2018 and runs until 16th June 2023, with the procurement process following an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have the capability to provide such services. Companies that can effectively manage shuttle transport logistics between educational institutions would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their client base while fulfilling a vital service for the University community.

## 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/b9de530a-2873-4107-9612-832d88db6f1c |
| 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 | 20 Apr 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

- 20 Apr 2018 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9de530a-2873-4107-9612-832d88db6f1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9de530a-2873-4107-9612-832d88db6f1c
  20th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Hire-of-passenger-transport-vehicles-with-driver./AU76353KU9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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