---
title: "LUV01228 - UoL Shuttle Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05579f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# LUV01228 - UoL Shuttle Bus Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05579f

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has completed a direct procurement process to secure a UoL Shuttle Bus Service for the 2025/2026 academic year, connecting Oadby to its Main Campus in Leicester. The contracting process, identified as LUV01228, falls under the industry category of buses and coaches, with a procurement value of £550,000. The service was awarded to Centrebus North Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Leicester, UK. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with the legal basis for the procurement under UKPGA 2023/54. The award was finalised on 12th September 2025, following the signature of the contract on 6th August 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation and logistical service sectors, specifically those specialising in the provision and management of transit systems. Companies capable of delivering reliable and efficient shuttle services have the potential to expand into the academic market space, particularly those with existing infrastructure and capacity in regions like the East Midlands. While this specific contract was a direct award, businesses interested in future opportunities might focus on showcasing reliable service records, strong local presence, and strategic partnerships to appeal to public authorities such as the University of Leicester.

## Notice

UoL Shuttle Bus for 2025/2026 academic year to run from Oadby to Main Campus To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=978451355

### Procurement Information

N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056320-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| Contracts value | £550,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTREBUS NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056320-2025
- 24 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042902-2025
- 2 Jul 2025 at 13:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036817-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056320-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042902-2025
  24th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036817-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5172

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=978451355
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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