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AwardedAwarded 31 July 2026

LUV01228 - UoL Shuttle Bus Service

University of Leicester · Education

In brief

University of Leicester awarded vehicle and fleet and transport work to Roberts Coaches Ltd on 31 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £3,000,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The University Shuttle Bus Service has been operating since 2018 following a competitive tender exercise. The Oadby to Campus Shuttle Bus Service was established in the first term of 2018/2019 academic year in order to provide a subsidised bus service to and from the Oadby Halls of residence to the main campus. It is managed by the Estates and Campus Services Division here at the University. The contract will begin in September 2026 for a potential term of up to five years.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Roberts Coaches Ltd (SME)
4 bids received
£2,750,000
Awarded 20 July 2026
1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 035410-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 068814-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 083814-2026

About the buyer

University of LeicesterLast 12 months

Procurements

22

Awards

14

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

  • Roberts Coaches Ltd1 contract
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From notice 035410-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 April 2026, last updated 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.