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# University Bus Service

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/university-bus-service-ocds-h6vhtk-068265). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Royal Holloway and Bedford New College: "University Bus Service". Published status: complete. Published Value: £2,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 12 May 2026, 11:00 BST. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Royal Holloway and Bedford New College](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/royal-holloway-and-bedford-new-college-urn-133896)
- **Published Value:** £2,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 May 2026 at 11:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Public road transport services, Road transport services, Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ2
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-068265`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/university-bus-service-ocds-h6vhtk-068265#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D104589%26B%3DRHUL)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/university-bus-service-ocds-h6vhtk-068265#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60112000, 60130000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Estimated Value:** £2,000,000
- **Description:** Open Procedure

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 055464-2026-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Rotala Group trading as Hallmark Connections Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:04390228`

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 055464-2026-1 (active)

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F055945-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-13T12:56:33.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-24T23:18:57.062Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-068265