Published date: 15 December 2017

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 2 November 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 34120000

  • Buses and coaches - 34121000

  • Public-service buses - 34121100

    • Double-decker buses - 34121300

    • Low-floor buses - 34121400

    • Transport tickets - 34980000

    • Repair and maintenance services of buses - 50113000

    • Bus repair services - 50113100

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

    • Road transport services - 60100000

    • Public road transport services - 60112000

    • Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60130000

    • Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60140000

    • Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60170000

    • Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 60172000

    • Support services for road transport - 63712000

    • Bus station services - 63712100

Location of contract

SO17 1BJ

Value of contract

£30,000,000 to £40,000,000

Procurement reference

16/PROF/11 - AWARD

Published date

15 December 2017

Closing date

2 November 2016

Contract start date

19 August 2018

Contract end date

19 August 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The University of Southampton are seeking a Contractor to provide and operate our Uni-Link bus network, and to build upon the successful operation that has been delivered to date.

The University have operated the Uni-Link bus network since 2001, as a means to transport students between University teaching campuses and halls of residence. The network has grown since its inception, and routes have expanded to connect other key destinations in Southampton such as the city centre, railways stations, and ferry terminal. There are 4 existing bus routes. Although it remains focussed on student travel, Uni-Link services cater for staff commuting trips and forms an important part of the University Travel Plan. The nature of the University activities is such that demand for bus travel will fluctuate during the day (morning & afternoon) and throughout the year. The contractor will be expected to provide a flexible operation to accommodate changes in demand.

Award information

Awarded date

2 August 2017

Contract start date

19 August 2018

Contract end date

19 August 2028

Total value of contract

£14,978,530

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Go South Coast Ltd

Address

Towngate House, 2-8 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom, BH152PR

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Clare McGinn

Address

Highfield
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 (0)23 8059 7585

Email

c.j.mcginn@soton.ac.uk

Website

www.soton.ac.uk