---
title: "University Shuttle Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0523fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# University Shuttle Bus Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0523fc

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is planning a public procurement process to establish a shuttle bus service, aimed to enhance transportation support within the region of Leicester, UK (region UKF21). The process is currently in the planning stage, with a procurement method defined as an "open procedure", ensuring wide accessibility for interested parties. This contract, with an estimated value of £5,000,000, represents a significant opportunity in the road transport services industry, classified under CPV code 60100000. Key dates include a future notice expected on 1st January 2026 and the anticipated contract start on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2031, indicating a comprehensive long-term service requirement.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale transport solutions and fleet operations. Companies adept at providing efficient and reliable road transport services and those experienced in managing high-capacity shuttle operations would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. The open procurement method offers a transparent and competitive environment, encouraging diverse participation from businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector transport services. The significant contract duration and value provide the potential for long-term revenue and a strategic partnership with a prominent educational institution.

## Notice

University of Leicester Shuttle Bus Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026791-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 14:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026791-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026791-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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