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title: "PC18_004.1 Shuttle Bus Service"
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# PC18_004.1 Shuttle Bus Service

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a92f5de9-6a43-4de0-9999-2925bd8d6bb2

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## Summary

The University of Kent launched a procurement process for a Shuttle Bus Service (reference PC18_004.1) to facilitate transportation between its Canterbury and Medway campuses. This open tender process concluded on 27 July 2018, with the contract awarded to The Kings Ferry for a total value of £1,720,908. The contract is set to begin on 15 September 2018 and will run until 18 June 2021. The service falls under the passenger transport vehicles category in the services industry and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport with a driver. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore engagement in similar contracts, as the procurement process is conducive to their capabilities. Establishments that can demonstrate experience in fleet management and reliable service provision will find a suitable playing field within this tender, contributing to potential growth through public sector contracts.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4335c9ba-f8ec-4e0c-9d15-cf47a66bc02e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2018 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,720,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,720,908 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE KINGS FERRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2018 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4335c9ba-f8ec-4e0c-9d15-cf47a66bc02e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4335c9ba-f8ec-4e0c-9d15-cf47a66bc02e
  13th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=337804002
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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