---
title: "University Bus Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000541844"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2018-08-17"
---

# University Bus Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000541844

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is currently seeking operators for its "University Bus Service," aimed at enhancing transport services between the town centre and outlying halls of residence. This tender falls under the services category and the procurement method is an open procedure. The service is set to begin on 8th September 2018 and will run in two semesters until 24th May 2019, with bids due by 25th May 2018. The main contact for this procurement process is the University’s procurement department, located in St Andrews, UK.

This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for transport service providers, especially those familiar with working in the education sector. Companies specialising in transportation logistics, particularly those that can demonstrate capabilities in safe and reliable student transit services, would be well-suited to compete. This initiative aims to foster strong partnerships between the university and local businesses, thereby creating avenues for growth in the transport industry within the region.

## Notice

Student Services are seeking to enhance the services provided to staff and students of the University through the provision of safe transport from the centre of town to outlying halls of residence. Service Period: The service is scheduled to commence on Saturday 8th September 2018. It will run from Saturday 8th September to Friday 21st December 2018 in Semester 1, and from Monday 28th January to Friday 24th May 2019 in Semester 2 (excluding the two week Spring Break.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Student Services are seeking to enhance the services provided to staff and students of the University through the provision of safe transport from the centre of town to outlying halls of residence. Service Period: The service is scheduled to commence on Saturday 8th September 2018. It will run from Saturday 8th September to Friday 21st December 2018 in Semester 1, and from Monday 28th January to Friday 24th May 2019 in Semester 2 (excluding the two week Spring Break.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328344 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,160 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST ANDREWS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328344
- 4 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318337

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY318337&idx=1
  4th May 2018 - Electronic Portal Guidance / Instruction
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318337
  University Bus Service - Student Services are seeking to enhance the services provided to staff and students of the University through the provision of safe transport from the centre of town to outlying halls of residence. Service Period: The service is scheduled to commence on Saturday 8th September 2018. It will run from Saturday 8th September to Friday 21st December 2018 in Semester 1, and from Monday 28th January to Friday 24th May 2019 in Semester 2 (excluding the two week Spring Break.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328344
  University Bus Service - Student Services are seeking to enhance the services provided to staff and students of the University through the provision of safe transport from the centre of town to outlying halls of residence. Service Period: The service is scheduled to commence on Saturday 8th September 2018. It will run from Saturday 8th September to Friday 21st December 2018 in Semester 1, and from Monday 28th January to Friday 24th May 2019 in Semester 2 (excluding the two week Spring Break.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/supplier-registration-portal.pdf
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541844
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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