Awarded contract

Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University

Details

Supplier(s)
Falcon Coaches Limited
Value
£7,387,772
Duration
8 years
Topic
Buses and coaches
Published
25 November 2025

Tender description

The University is committed to supporting sustainable travel choices for staff, students and visitors across our campus locations. A key part of our offering is the inter site bus service network; connecting residences with our academic campuses at Kingston Hill, Roehampton Vale and Penrhyn Road. The current contract for the operation of this network comes to an end in August 2026 and the University is seeking tenders for operations commencing in September 2026. The University wishes to appoint an operator to provide transport for a number of routes created to serve the student body that serves to move them between Halls and the Campus locations in the Kingston locale. Certain variations are included on the core route outlined in this tender specification which, subject to financial implications, would be considered to further enhance the current network. The aim of the University Service will be to provide a free, low environmental impact and high-quality transport Service primarily for the students of the University but also used by Staff and the general public following Key objective s listed in the Specification document of the tender. Please note the attached documentation and complete as required prior to the deadline. ## Contract award Title: Provision of a Bus Service to Kingston University

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published25 November 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date25 November 2025
  3. Next: Contract expiry date31 August 2033in 7 years

About the buyer

Kingston University buys as an education organisation through its Corporate Procurement Unit. The unit also provides procurement services to the Tooting campus shared with St George's, University of London. Framework agreements and collaborative arrangements are encouraged to reduce sourcing costs. Requisitions above the threshold are routed to the unit for approval or rejection. The Head of Procurement reports to the Director of Finance.

Over the past 5 years, most of Kingston University Higher Education Corporation's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, construction work and architectural and engineering services.

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