--- title: "Oxford Brookes University Bus Tickets" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d596" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d596" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d596.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d596.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-03-09" --- # Oxford Brookes University Bus Tickets Buyer: OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d596 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d596) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d596.json) ## Summary Oxford Brookes University is in the process of procuring bulk bus ticketing services for students and staff, covering routes into university locations from Oxford City and surrounding areas. This tender, tagged under transport services and public road transport services, is currently in the tender update stage. The open procedure is being adopted for this procurement, with Oxford Brookes University acting as the buying organisation. The tender is valued at £4,000,000 and spans a contract period from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with potential extensions extending up to 31st May 2031. Prospective bidders must submit their tenders by the deadline of 13th April 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 23rd March 2026. The procurement exercise is compliant with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies operating in the transport and public road transport services sectors, particularly those capable of offering efficient and reliable bulk ticketing solutions. Businesses with the capability to serve Oxford's transport needs and manage logistics for bus routes efficiently will find this tender highly attractive. The open procurement method allows various businesses to participate, thereby promoting competition and offering potential growth for the winning contractor. The focus on commercial and quality criteria provides a balanced assessment, making this opportunity appealing to companies with competitive pricing strategies that do not compromise on service quality. The strategic nature of the contract's location in Oxford, combined with substantial contract value and extension opportunities, makes this tender a lucrative opportunity for growth in the transport sector. ## Notice Pre-Market Engagement relating to the forthcoming procurement opportunity for bulk bus ticketing for Oxford Brookes University students and staff. Bus routes will need to service routes into Oxford Brookes locations from Oxford City and the surrounding areas. ### Planning Information Please follow the information as laid out in the document titled, "Pre-Market Engagement: Oxford Brookes University Bus Tickets." Suppliers must complete pre-market engagement form within the Delta portal in order to take part in any pre-market engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021027-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 18 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX3 0BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Churchill | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2026 at 16:16 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021027-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 16:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021025-2026 - 6 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071587-2025 - 28 Oct 2025 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069101-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021027-2026 9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021025-2026 9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071587-2025 6th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069101-2025 28th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A96M77KD82 You can respond to the tender using the link. ## Notice URLs - 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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