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title: "T23/28_School of Medicine Student Transport"
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# T23/28_School of Medicine Student Transport

Buyer: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043af1

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## Summary

Anglia Ruskin University Higher Education Corporation has successfully concluded and awarded a procurement process for the provision of student transport services for its School of Medicine. The contract, titled "T23/28_School of Medicine Student Transport", falls under the services category and specifically involves the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. The scope of the project includes transporting Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduate medical students to and from their secondary care placements at five main hospitals within Essex. The contract is governed under the legal framework of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The official contract award was signed on 15th October 2024, and the procurement process type was a restricted procedure. The procurement value is estimated at £350,000 GBP and the contract was awarded to A2B Contract Cars Limited.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses operating in the transport and logistics industry, specifically those providing bus and coach services equipped for medical purposes. Given the substantial value and extended contract period with options for renewal, companies can achieve consistent revenue streams and long-term business stability. Businesses with a strong presence in the East of England, particularly those familiar with providing transport in the healthcare sector, will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The selection criteria emphasise suitability, ensuring that only qualified, reliable suppliers compete, further increasing business growth potential through high-profile, reliable contracts.

## Notice

Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine seeks a transport provider for Year 1 and Year 2 Undergraduate medical students during weekdays (not including Bank Holidays, as indicated by Appendix A in the Tender Documents). This will include a total estimated 240 students across both year groups although this number may vary on student admission and academic performance throughout the contract period.The transport provided will focus on taking medical students to and from their secondary care placements that will be situated at the five main hospitals within Essex. This includes transport to and from, Basildon Hospital (MSE), Broomfield Hospital (MSE), Southend Hospital (MSE), Colchester Hospital (ESNEFT) and Harlow Hospital (PAH). However, the number of locations may increase or decrease throughout the duration of the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Tender is being conducted electronically using the Anglia Ruskin University eTendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity/To receive documents, the users must first register and obtain login details. Existing users should log in to the website and express interest. Additional information: This Tender is being conducted electronically using the Anglia Ruskin University eTendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity/To receive documents, the users must first register and obtain login details. Existing users should log in to the website and express interest.

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033124-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A2B CONTRACT CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033124-2024
- 16 Feb 2024 at 18:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005297-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aru.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/angliaruskinuniversity/To
- https://www.a2bcontractcars.com/

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