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title: "Provision of Shuttle Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0447a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
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# Provision of Shuttle Bus Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0447a5

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## Summary

The University of South Wales has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Shuttle Bus Service across its campuses in Pontypridd, South Wales. This process, identified by procurement ID USW 1834, falls under the services category and uses the CPV classification 60172000, indicating "Hire of buses and coaches with driver". The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 13 August 2024, with Edwards Coaches Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £510,457. Key dates in this process included an initial tender period ending on 12 April 2024 and a contract spanning from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026, with a potential renewal for an additional 3 years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing bus and shuttle services. Companies specialising in transport, particularly those with a strong emphasis on health and safety, carbon reduction, and social value, are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The successful bidder, Edwards Coaches Ltd, exemplifies the calibre of provider sought by the University, indicating that future similar tenders could benefit large-scale operators with robust infrastructure and a commitment to quality and sustainable practices. This procurement emphasises the importance of comprehensive service delivery and the capability to meet rigorous standards in public transportation services.

## Notice

Shuttle Bus Service between 3 campuses in South Wales

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint a contractor to manage and operate its provision of a Shuttle Bus service. The service requirement operates across the following sites: Treforest Campus Pontypridd CF37 1DL USW Sport Park Pontypridd CF37 5UP Glyntaff campus Pontypridd CF37 4BD

Renewal: Additional 3 years after the initial contract term subject to annual extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032238-2024 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £510,457 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDWARDS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032238-2024
- 12 Mar 2024 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007824-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sell2wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315

## Provenance

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