--- title: "Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058581" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058581" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058581.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058581.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION" published: "2025-12-19" --- # Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University Buyer: KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058581 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058581) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058581.json) ## Summary Kingston University Higher Education Corporation has engaged in an open procurement process for the "Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University". The contract was awarded to Falcon Coaches Ltd and involves the operation of bus services interconnected with the university's campuses in Kingston upon Thames, UK. The industry category includes public-service buses and electric buses, marking a significant step towards sustainable transport solutions. The service set to commence in September 2026 will run until August 2033, promoting environmentally friendly transit options for students, staff, and the public. The contract, valued at GBP 7,986,641.57 gross, was signed on 11th December 2025. This award presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those offering low environmental impact solutions. Companies that have expertise in managing and operating various bus types, including electric and public-service buses, stand to benefit. The long-term contract allows for business stability and growth in the sustainable transport sector, encouraging innovation in public service transportation while contributing to the university's sustainability goals. Falcon Coaches Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, was selected, highlighting the procurement’s openness to varied business scales, supporting those capable of offering high-quality transport services. ## Notice The University is committed to supporting sustainable travel choices for staff, students and visitors across our campus locations. A key part of our offering is the inter site bus service network; connecting residences with our academic campuses at Kingston Hill, Roehampton Vale and Penrhyn Road. The current contract for the operation of this network comes to an end in August 2026 and the University is seeking tenders for operations commencing in September 2026. The University wishes to appoint an operator to provide transport for a number of routes created to serve the student body that serves to move them between Halls and the Campus locations in the Kingston locale. Certain variations are included on the core route outlined in this tender specification which, subject to financial implications, would be considered to further enhance the current network. The aim of the University Service will be to provide a free, low environmental impact and high-quality transport Service primarily for the students of the University but also used by Staff and the general public following Key objective s listed in the Specification document of the tender. Please note the attached documentation and complete as required prior to the deadline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085149-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 | | Recurrence | 2033-04-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | £7,000,000 | | Awards value | £7,387,772 | | Contracts value | £7,986,641 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KINGSTON UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION | | Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES | | Post town | Kingston upon Thames | | Postcode | KT1 2EE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Kingston upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kingston Town | | Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FALCON COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 34121300 - Double-decker buses - 34144910 - Electric buses - 50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses - 50113200 - Bus maintenance services - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 63712100 - Bus station services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2025 at 17:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085149-2025 - 27 Nov 2025 at 16:36 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077849-2025 - 27 Nov 2025 at 16:29 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077843-2025 - 25 Nov 2025 at 12:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076822-2025 - 15 Aug 2025 at 11:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049098-2025 - 12 Aug 2025 at 08:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047844-2025 - 11 Aug 2025 at 16:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047780-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085149-2025 19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077849-2025 27th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077843-2025 27th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076822-2025 25th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049098-2025 15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047844-2025 12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047780-2025 11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/kingstonuniversity/aspx/Home Kingston University e-procurement portal address for document access - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9451 UKO884 Redacted Contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.kingston.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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