Published date: 29 September 2023

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.


Closing: 31 October 2023, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

WV1 1AD

Value of contract

£4,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_390985/1263547

Published date

29 September 2023

Closing date

31 October 2023

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

29 January 2024

Contract end date

30 January 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

A review of the current Transport service is being undertaken by the University. Currently an in-house bus service for students, staff and visitors is provided between the following campuses:

- Wolverhampton City Campus
- Walsall Campus
- Telford Campus

As part of the review offers are being sought for a Managed Transport Service with one supplier.
The agreement with the Service Provider is seen as a Partnership and the University is keen to work closely and collaboratively with those appointed to maximise service levels. Students are the largest customer group of the current Transport service, and it is important that high service levels are maintained to enhance the student experience and meet demanding customer expectations. The successful Service Provider will be seen as a Partner of the University and will be required to adhere to University policies and represent the University at all times.

The current service operates a 30-week full-service operation, covering the current University academic term times and a further 18 weeks limited summer service provision. Please note that these are indicative timetables and could be subject to change throughout the duration of the contract.

In addition to the standard service operation there will also be ad-hoc occasions when additional services will be required i.e., Open Days (Saturdays). On average there are 6/7 such occasions per year, however a tolerance of +/- 2 should be accounted for. Furthermore, the University is keen to understand any additional services that the Service Provider is able to offer over and above the standard operation, including the hiring of additional vehicles on a short-term basis for Academic or Staff trips.

More information

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All correspondence must be via the University etendering portal (https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/). Direct correspondence may not be replied to.

About the buyer

Address

Housman Building (MX)
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
England

Email

procurement@wlv.ac.uk