Tender

Bus Scheduling System

  • University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-017886

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0509e7

Published 30 April 2025, 11:06am

Last edited 30 April 2025, 11:11am

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Scope

Reference

25003 (ICT)

Description

The University of Hertfordshire ("the University") is conducting a tender exercise on behalf of UniversityBus Ltd trading as Uno Bus ("Uno") and invites proposals from qualified suppliers for a duty, timetabling, bus and rostering scheduling system ("scheduling system") that enhances automation, flexibility, and efficiency.

Uno is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Hertfordshire, which provides transport to students travelling to and from the University as well as the wider community.

This procurement aims to enhance operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service reliability while preparing for the challenges of modern transport operations, including electric vehicle (EV) scheduling and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The selected system should replace or significantly improve upon the current system while integrating seamlessly with existing technologies.

Total value (estimated)

  • £170,000 excluding VAT
  • £204,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 1 October 2030
  • 5 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

2 x 1yr

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

16 May 2025, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

30 May 2025, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Documents

Associated tender documents

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire

Full tender documents available via e-tendering portal at website above

Contracting authority

University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation

  • UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10007147

College Lane

Hatfield

AL10 9AB

United Kingdom

Contact name: Jo Hows

Email: categorymanagers@herts.ac.uk

Website: http://www.herts.ac.uk

Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)