---
title: "STA-25005 Provision of a University Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04add6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE"
published: "2024-10-18"
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# STA-25005 Provision of a University Bus Service

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04add6

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## Summary

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has awarded a contract for the provision of a University Bus Service to Rotala Ltd, trading as Hallmark Connections. This procurement process falls under the industry category of Special-purpose road passenger-transport services and operates within the UKJ25 region. The procurement was conducted via a limited procurement method and did not require prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific urgency and scope of the service required. The contract, which is valued at £633,860.00, was signed on 23 September 2024, and it includes a one-year service with an option for extension by an additional year. The award of this contract marks the completion stage of the procurement process, with essential services set to commence immediately to ensure continuity.

This tender opens up significant business opportunities for companies specialising in transportation services, especially those capable of providing high-quality, reliable bus services for educational institutions. Firms experienced in managing special-purpose road passenger transport can leverage this contract to solidify their presence in the educational sector. The procurement favoured criteria balancing quality and price, making it a competitive but rewarding opportunity for well-established service providers like Rotala Ltd. Small to large transport companies can see potential growth and partnership prospects if they offer dependable and efficient transport solutions.

## Notice

Awarded to Rotala Ltd Trading as Hallmark Connections for a University Bus Service, a one year contract with an option to extend for a further year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded to Rotla Ltd Trading as Hallmark Connections for a University Bus Service.

### Procurement Information

Current service with provider was due to expire imminently, this contract will ensure essential services runs while PCR tender is carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033802-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £633,860 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROTALA GROUP TRADING AS HALLMARK CONNECTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033802-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.royalholloway.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962

## Provenance

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