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title: "University Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068265"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE"
published: "2026-06-13"
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# University Bus Service

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068265

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## Summary

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has recently completed the procurement stage for a University Bus Service, classified under road transport services, in Surrey, United Kingdom. This tender, identified as RHUL-26033, involved an open procurement method to appoint a supplier for a low-emission bus service providing transport for staff and students to and from the Egham campus. The contract, beginning on 1 September 2026, will initially run for three years, with possible extensions up to 2031. The full services are scheduled to commence on 21 September 2026. The successful supplier, Hallmark Connections Limited, was awarded the contract following a competitive process, with a total of three bids received, ranging from approximately £1.23 million to £2.04 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport and logistics industry, particularly those specialising in public road transport and sustainable services. Given the University's emphasis on sustainability, customer service, and flexibility, companies proficient in these areas could benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders. Businesses looking to grow by engaging in public sector opportunities should consider fostering capabilities in environmentally-friendly and customer-orientated transport solutions, to align with the requirements of such contracts and enhance community benefits like improved air quality and community connectivity.

## Notice

The University is looking to appoint one (1) supplier to deliver a pay-to-use, low-emission bus service providing reliable transport for staff and students travelling to and from the Egham campus. The contract shall commence on 1 September 2026, with full services commencing on the start of each autumn term, (21 September 2026 for Year 1). The initial contract term will be three (3) years, with two (2) optional twelve (12) month extensions to 2031. The service will support the University's aims to reduce car use, improve air quality, enhance community safety, and provide additional capacity during peak times and major University events. The supplier will be expected to demonstrate strong customer service, reliable performance, and a commitment to continuous improvement aligned with the University's sustainability and carbon-reduction goals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055945-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALLMARK CONNECTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2026 at 12:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055945-2026
- 11 Jun 2026 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055464-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 17:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033956-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104589&B=RHUL
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/154962
- https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk
- https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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