---
title: "Bus Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bd11"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bd11.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
published: "2021-09-20"
---

# Bus Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bd11

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Bus Tender" aimed at hiring transport operators to provide inter-campus shuttle bus services at its Luton and Bedford campuses. The procurement is classified under services with a focus on "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV code 60172000). This contract spans a maximum of five years, incorporating yearly break clauses, and is part of an open procedure procurement method. Interested suppliers were required to be locally based to ensure timely service. The contract was awarded on 20 September 2021 with a total value of £517,334.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for local transport companies, particularly those offering coach and bus services, to engage in public transport provisions tailored for educational environments. Businesses that specialise in transport operations and can demonstrate an ability to provide timely and flexible services would be well-suited to compete, especially those that have the capability to meet the urgent demand for additional buses at short notice. Given the contract's five-year duration, successful bidders can establish a long-term partnership with the university, enhancing their market presence in the region.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint one or more transport operators to provide inter-campus shuttle buses, for our Luton and Bedford sites. The services are not run commercially but are free for all students and visitors to theUniversity of Bedfordshire on production of their staff or student ID card or visitor pass. We may later introduce a token charge and/or seek to have it registered as a public service. Lot 1 Luton Shuttle Bus Service Lot 2 Bedford Shuttle Bus Service It is a mandatory requirement that the supplier must operate locally to the University as additional buses may be required within an hour's notice. This contract is for a maximum of 5 years with yearly break clauses. The University reserves the right not to continue the service at each yearly break clause.

### Lot Information

Luton Shuttle Bus Service

The University is seeking to appoint one or more transport operators to provide inter-campus shuttle buses, for our Luton and Bedford sites. The services are not run commercially but are free for all students and visitors to the University of Bedfordshire on production of their staff or student ID card or visitor pass. We may later introduce a token charge and/or seek to have it registered as a public service. Lot 1 Luton Shuttle Bus Service Lot 2 Bedford Shuttle Bus Service It is a mandatory requirement that the supplier must operate locally to the University as additional buses may be required within an hour's notice. This contract is for a maximum of 5 years with yearly break clauses. The University reserves the right not to continue the service at each yearly break clause.

Options: Contract will be reviewed on a yearly basis under the break clause

Renewal: Yearly break clause

Bedford Shuttle Bus Service

Bus Service - Bedford Campus

Options: Renewed at each break clause

Renewal: Contract will be reviewed on a yearly basis under the break clause

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023292-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £517,334 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT PALMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023292-2021
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013726-2021
- 22 Jul 2021 at 12:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017345-2021
- 17 Jun 2021 at 10:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013729-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beds.ac.uk
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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