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LUV01228 - UoL Shuttle Bus Service

University of Leicester

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Key details

Contracting authority
University of Leicester
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Leicester
Delivery: UKF21, United Kingdom
Contract value
£2,750,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
Not stated by buyer
Published
4 September 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 September 2026 - 31 August 2027
11 months
Possible extension to 31 August 2031 · 4 years, 11 months in total
Extension terms: 1 year plus 4 x 12 month extensions reviewed annually
Procedure type
Open procedure
CPV classifications
  • 34121000 Buses and coaches
  • 34121300 Double-decker buses
  • 34121400 Low-floor buses
  • 34144910 Electric buses
  • 60100000 Road transport services

What happened

University of Leicester awarded this contract to Roberts Coaches Ltd worth £2,750,000 on 31 Jul 2026. The contract runs until 31 Aug 2027.

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.

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Roberts Coaches Ltd
GB-PPON: PRWW-5758-BWCZ
Award value
£2,750,000
Award date
31 July 2026

Contact

Address
University Road, University Road, Leicester, LE17RH
Contact name
Stewart Brewer

Identifiers

Buyer reference
LUV01228
Notice ID
083814-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685cb

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