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    ContractsUniversity of Leicester Shuttle Bus Service Contract
    Awarded contract

    University of Leicester Shuttle Bus Service Contract

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 21 Jul 2026

    University of Leicester is tendering a five-year shuttle bus service contract between Oadby student accommodation and main campus, commencing September 2026.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East MidlandsPublished 21 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 21 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • RC
      Roberts Coaches Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    21 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University of Leicester is seeking a qualified bus service operator for the Oadby to Campus Shuttle Bus Service. This subsidised transportation service connects Oadby Halls of residence to the main campus and has been successfully operated since 2018. The service is managed by the Estates and Campus Services Division. The contract opportunity is for a term of up to five years, beginning in September 2026. Interested transport service providers should demonstrate experience operating university shuttle services, student passenger management, reliable scheduling, and competitive pricing for subsidised routes. Bidders must be prepared to manage daily operations and maintain service quality for the University community.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In transport logistics, University of Leicester has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. Roberts Coaches Ltd1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0685cb

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    Sector
    Transport & Logistics