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title: "STS0623 | Provision of Shuttle-Bus Service, Harper Adams University"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d4e8"
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# STS0623 | Provision of Shuttle-Bus Service, Harper Adams University

Buyer: HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d4e8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of a Student Shuttle Bus Service, led by Harper Adams University, has been completed. The opportunity falls under the services category, specifically travel services. The contract involves regular shuttle bus services between the university campus and Newport, as well as Telford, with varying schedules during term-time and vacation periods. The procurement method was an open procedure. A contract worth £242,146.81 in GBP was awarded to A-STAR TRANSPORT MIDLANDS LTD, with details of the contract signed on 7th September 2023.

This tender for shuttle bus services presents an opportunity for transport service providers looking to cater to the education sector. Businesses specializing in the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, operating in the Shropshire and Staffordshire regions, can benefit from this contract. The tender process was active with specific deadlines, ending on 14th July 2023 for bids submission. Harper Adams University is designated as the buyer and contracting authority, providing a clear pathway for interested suppliers to engage and potentially secure future opportunities within the education industry.

## Notice

This tender opportunity is for the provision of a Student Shuttle Bus Service both during term-time and vacation periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender opportunity is for the provision of a Student Shuttle Bus Service both during term-time and vacation periods. The main provision would be of a regular service between the University Campus and Newport (return) week days and Saturdays, and the University to Telford return, (Sundays only service) for a three-year period, with costs fixed for the first year. During the vacation periods, it is envisaged that a skeleton service is provided which will gradually increase service leading to the start of the academic year, as we welcome the different groups of students onto campus.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026554-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £242,146 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF10 8NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Edgmond |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLG22 Shropshire, TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A-STAR TRANSPORT MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
- 63515000 - Travel services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2023 at 20:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026554-2023
- 9 Jun 2023 at 07:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016360-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shawstravel.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk

## Provenance

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