--- title: "Provision of Shuttle Bus Service" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-139878" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139878" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139878.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139878.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Provision of Shuttle Bus Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-139878 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139878) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139878.json) ## Summary The University of South Wales has completed a public procurement process for the "Provision of Shuttle Bus Service" between its three campuses in South Wales. The procurement, which falls under the education industry category, utilised an open procedure method. This contract was awarded at the award and contract stages on 8th October 2024, with the contract being signed on 13th August 2024. Key locations involved in this procurement include the Treforest Campus, USW Sport Park, and Glyntaff campus in Pontypridd. The project was managed by Catherine Lund from the University's Finance Department. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in transportation services. The awarded contract, valued at £510,457 and running until 2026 with potential extensions, was secured by Edwards Coaches Ltd, a large-scale company in Pontyclun, UKL15. Businesses with expertise in providing reliable and efficient shuttle services, meeting high standards of health and safety, and offering competitive pricing would have been well-suited for this tender. With a transparent, open procedure encouraging participation from SMEs and electronic bid submissions, this tender promotes a competitive environment beneficial for business scaling and service excellence. ## Notice Shuttle Bus Service between 3 campuses in South Wales ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint a contractor to manage and operate its provision of a Shuttle Bus service. The service requirement operates across the following sites: Treforest Campus Pontypridd CF37 1DL USW Sport Park Pontypridd CF37 5UP Glyntaff campus Pontypridd CF37 4BD Renewal: Additional 3 years after the initial contract term subject to annual extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139878 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £510,457 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES | | Locality | PONTYPRIDD | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF37 1DL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Treforest | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EDWARDS COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139878 - 12 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139878 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=3 8th April 2024 - ESPD Mandatory Info - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=10 8th April 2024 - ESPD Mandatory Info - updated document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=1 12th March 2024 - ITT - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=2 12th March 2024 - Carbon Roadmap - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=4 12th March 2024 - Well-being - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=5 12th March 2024 - Covering note - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=6 12th March 2024 - Pricing - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=7 12th March 2024 - Social Value - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=8 12th March 2024 - Services Agreement - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR470206&idx=9 12th March 2024 - Data Processing - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR470206 Provision of Shuttle Bus Service - Shuttle Bus Service between 3 campuses in South Wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492185 Provision of Shuttle Bus Service - Shuttle Bus Service between 3 campuses in South Wales ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-139878 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ - https://www.southwales.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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