Scope
Reference
CU.1911.TH
Description
Cardiff University Campus Facilities requires a business partner to provide a coach transport service for Students in University Residences. The successful business partner will transport students between sites during the academic term only (approximately 33 weeks) from September to June, in line with the Academic Timetable.
It is essential that Cardiff University retains flexibility in amending any scheduled services or requesting additional journeys within the service. Service review meetings will take place at the end of each term so adjustments can be made in readiness for the next term.
Total value (estimated)
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 23 June 2027
- Possible extension to 23 June 2029
- 3 years, 9 months, 23 days
Description of possible extension:
Two x 12 month extensions available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 May 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Responsible Procurement | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
Technical specifications to be met
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
Contracting authority
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: RC000089
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVT-4343-HWYR
Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
United Kingdom
Email: halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales