--- title: "Bus Scheduling System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0509e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0509e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0509e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0509e7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION" published: "2025-09-23" --- # Bus Scheduling System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0509e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0509e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0509e7.json) ## Summary The University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation located in Hatfield, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process for a Bus Scheduling System for UniversityBus Ltd, trading as Uno Bus. This procurement, under the industry category of software package and information systems, aimed to enhance operational efficiency through a duty, timetabling, bus, and rostering scheduling system. Although the bid process commenced with a tender period ending on 30 May 2025, the tender, identified by the ID 25003 (ICT), was eventually cancelled due to an insufficient number of bids. The procurement stage reached completion on 23 September 2025, with all related awards and contracts being cancelled. This tender presented growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in software solutions, specifically those that can deliver comprehensive scheduling systems with an emphasis on automation and integration with existing technologies. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tender processes include small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in transport logistics and software development, particularly those capable of enhancing systems to accommodate modern challenges like electric vehicle scheduling. Participating companies could benefit from submitting robust proposals highlighting their expertise in providing integrated, cost-effective, and flexible solutions aligned with the award criteria focusing on the proposed solution, pricing, and company experience. ## Notice The University of Hertfordshire ("the University") is conducting a tender exercise on behalf of UniversityBus Ltd trading as Uno Bus ("Uno") and invites proposals from qualified suppliers for a duty, timetabling, bus and rostering scheduling system ("scheduling system") that enhances automation, flexibility, and efficiency. Uno is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Hertfordshire, which provides transport to students travelling to and from the University as well as the wider community. This procurement aims to enhance operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service reliability while preparing for the challenges of modern transport operations, including electric vehicle (EV) scheduling and compliance with regulatory requirements. The selected system should replace or significantly improve upon the current system while integrating seamlessly with existing technologies. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059025-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | £170,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | HATFIELD | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL10 9AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Hatfield South West | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 23 Sep 2025 at 15:56 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059025-2025 - 7 May 2025 at 10:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019323-2025 - 30 Apr 2025 at 10:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017886-2025 - 30 Apr 2025 at 10:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017882-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059025-2025 23rd September 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019323-2025 7th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017886-2025 30th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017882-2025 30th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire Full tender documents available via e-tendering portal at website above ## Notice URLs - http://www.herts.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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