--- title: "23-30 Managed Transport Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0406a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0406a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0406a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0406a6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON" published: "2023-09-29" --- # 23-30 Managed Transport Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0406a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0406a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0406a6.json) ## Summary The University of Wolverhampton has initiated a tender for a Managed Transport Service, classified under road transport services. The procurement process falls under the services category and involves a contract worth GBP 4,000,000. The contract period is set to start on January 29, 2024, and end on January 30, 2027. The University is seeking offers from interested suppliers to enhance service levels, especially for students, staff, and visitors across its campuses in Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Telford. The submission deadline for this tender is October 31, 2023. This tender by the University of Wolverhampton presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services. Companies with experience in managing transport operations and a focus on customer service are well-suited to compete. The University emphasizes the importance of maintaining high service levels to enhance the student experience. Additionally, potential bidders are advised that although the project will not be funded via EU Funds, the service may be utilised by Funded Projects during the contract period. Businesses offering additional services beyond the standard operation, including hiring of vehicles for academic or staff trips, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. ## Notice A review of the current Transport service is being undertaken by the University. Currently an in-house bus service for students, staff and visitors is provided between the following campuses: * Wolverhampton City Campus * Walsall Campus * Telford Campus As part of the review offers are being sought for a Managed Transport Service with one supplier. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A review of the current Transport service is being undertaken by the University. Currently an in-house bus service for students, staff and visitors is provided between the following campuses: * Wolverhampton City Campus * Walsall Campus * Telford Campus As part of the review offers are being sought for a Managed Transport Service with one supplier. The agreement with the Service Provider is seen as a Partnership and the University is keen to work closely and collaboratively with those appointed to maximise service levels. Students are the largest customer group of the current Transport service, and it is important that high service levels are maintained to enhance the student experience and meet demanding customer expectations. The successful Service Provider will be seen as a Partner of the University and will be required to adhere to University policies and represent the University at all times. The current service operates a 30-week full-service operation, covering the current University academic term times and a further 18 weeks limited summer service provision. Please note that these are indicative timetables and could be subject to change throughout the duration of the contract. In addition to the standard service operation there will also be ad-hoc occasions when additional services will be required i.e., Open Days (Saturdays). On average there are 6/7 such occasions per year, however a tolerance of +/- 2 should be accounted for. Furthermore, the University is keen to understand any additional services that the Service Provider is able to offer over and above the standard operation, including the hiring of additional vehicles on a short-term basis for Academic or Staff trips. Additional information: Although this project will not be funded via EU Funds, we are advising bidders that the service may be used by Funded Projects during the course of the contract. Renewal: 2 optional 12 month extensions. Contract to be reviews during contract term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028791-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 30 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2023 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028791-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.wlv.ac.uk - https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0406a6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0406a6.json.