Leicester Shuttle Bus Service Tender - £3M
Summary
The University of Leicester has published a tender notice (Reference LUV01228) for shuttle bus services on an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The contract covers the Oadby to Campus shuttle route with an estimated value of £3,000,000 over five years commencing September 2026. Tenders must be submitted electronically by 18 May 2026.
What changed
The University of Leicester has published an open tender notice for shuttle bus services (Reference LUV01228) under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement covers the Oadby Halls of residence to main campus shuttle route, with an estimated contract value of £3,000,000 including VAT over a potential five-year term commencing September 2026, with possible extension to August 2031.
Transportation companies interested in providing shuttle bus services to public sector institutions should submit bids electronically via delta-esourcing by the 18 May 2026 deadline. Evaluation criteria weigh technical merit at 80% and commercial factors at 20%. This is a routine public procurement opportunity under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
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Tender
LUV01228 - UoL Shuttle Bus Service
- University of Leicester UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-035410
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0685cb
Published 17 April 2026, 6:53pm
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Scope
Reference
LUV01228
Description
The University Shuttle Bus Service has been operating since 2018 following a competitive tender exercise. The Oadby to Campus Shuttle Bus Service was established in the first term of 2018/2019 academic year in order to provide a subsidised bus service to and from the Oadby Halls of residence to the main campus. It is managed by the Estates and Campus Services Division here at the University. The contract will begin in September 2026 for a potential term of up to five years.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years Description of possible extension:
1 year plus 4 x 12 month extensions reviewed annually
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Buses and coaches
Double-decker buses
Low-floor buses
Electric buses
Road transport services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Detailed in the invitation to tender
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the Invitation to Tender
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 May 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 May 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.delta-esourcing.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Cost | 80% |
| Commercial | Price | 20% |
Other information
Payment terms
N/A
Description of risks to contract performance
Price Increases, Not meeting Statement of Requirements and associated SLA/KPIs
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University of Leicester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPNM-4297-VLCH University Road, University Road
Leicester
LE17RH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Stewart Brewer
Telephone: 0116 2525205
Email: sab88@le.ac.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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