---
title: "University of Exeter Bus Route Subsidy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f4e2"
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# University of Exeter Bus Route Subsidy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f4e2

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for the Bus Route Subsidy, a public road transport service, to Stagecoach Group Limited. The procurement method used was a limited process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on August 29, 2023. This opportunity was in the services category and initiated through a tender process. The location of the service is in Exeter, UK, with the University of Exeter as the buying organization. The subsidy aims to provide discounted tickets and enhanced bus services to staff and students.

This tender for the University of Exeter Bus Route Subsidy can benefit businesses in the road transport services industry looking to collaborate on public transport projects. Companies with experience in providing public road transport services and dealing with subsidy schemes may find this opportunity suitable for growth. The procurement stage for this opportunity was completed through an award to Stagecoach Group Limited, offering an active contract valued at £199,780 in GBP. Companies interested in expanding their services in the public transport sector can explore this tender as a potential growth avenue.

## Notice

This payment is to subsidise the existing public bus route provided by the local bus network operator in Exeter. The route is accessible to the public as well as to University of Exeter staff and students. The subsidy ensures discounted tickets for staff and students, as well as providing the services at a greater frequency and extended hours.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This payment is to subsidise the existing public bus route provided by the local bus network operator in Exeter. The route is accessible to the public as well as to University of Exeter staff and students. The subsidy ensures discounted tickets for staff and students, as well as providing the services at a greater frequency and extended hours.

### Procurement Information

This payment is to subsidise the existing public bus route provided by the local bus network operator in Exeter. The route is accessible to the public as well as to University of Exeter staff and students. The subsidy ensures discounted tickets for staff and students, as well as providing the services at a greater frequency and extended hours, including a night service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025238-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 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 | £199,780 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025238-2023
- 17 Aug 2023 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024214-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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