Published date: 2 February 2021

This notice was replaced on 16 February 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 16 February 2022)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£5,000,000

Procurement reference

PROC DMC ITT/159

Published date

2 February 2021

Closing date

5 March 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 September 2021

Contract end date

31 August 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive dialogue (above threshold)

Tenders are invited from pre-qualified suppliers after discussion of requirements and potential solutions.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Scope of services

This scope of bus services is to undertake a Competitive Dialogue Procedure for the bus service provision for the University of Derby, Derby Campus and Buxton & Leek College, Buxton Campus. We are seeking collaboration and partnership with potential service operators to work with the University and support the delivery of its travel and transport planning though sustainable and innovative bus services.

Key deliverable outcomes for these bus services include:
• Providing safe and efficient bus services that enable travelling to our sites for all
• Reducing operating costs wherever possible
• Lowering our carbon emissions and supporting the University's environmental policy and sustainable travel plan.
The University is keen to explore opportunities for collaborative services that can reduce the operating cost of the bus services and options to explore utilising and partnering with existing commercial services and re-instating passenger fares should be encouraged.

Collaborative partnerships which can also assist in delivering sustainable travel with reduced carbon emissions should also be encouraged.

The pre-pandemic value of this Unibus service is £624k per year. The University will consider longer term contracts working in partnership where investment may be required to deliver demonstrable objectives. For example, 5 + 5 year terms will be considered where deliverable and strategic transport objectives can be evidenced over that period of time.

To apply for this opportunity you will need to register on our Oracle portal - https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/ and follow the guidance on how to find an respond to the tender at: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/suppliers-responding-to-negotiations/.

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The competitive dialogue procedure will be used for clarification, specification and optimisation of final tenders.

About the buyer

Contact name

Denise China

Address

Kedleston Road
DERBY
DE221GB
England

Telephone

01332 592004

Email

d.china@derby.ac.uk

Website

www.derby.ac.uk