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Bournemouth University · Education
In brief
Bournemouth University has announced plans to buy vehicle and fleet and transport work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2027.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for vehicle and fleet contracts in this region (from 13 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Bournemouth University (BU), in partnership with Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), requires a University Bus Service which enables students and passengers to travel to the university, from core destinations around the South-East Dorset conurbation.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 093551-2026
About the buyer
Bournemouth UniversityLast 12 months
Procurements
26Awards
17Similar open tenders
All open vehicle and fleet tenders- £40kestimated
- £4.8mframework ceiling
- Value not stated
- £168mestimated
From notice 093551-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 October 2026.