University of Portsmouth e-Tendering · Awarded contract

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Award of Pay-to-Use Bus Services for University of Portsmouth Staff and Students

Awarded 01 Sep 2025

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Awarded01 Sep 2025

Value£0.00

SupplierFirst Hampshire & Dorset Ltd

AgencyUniversity of Portsmouth e-Tendering

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Expires in 1y 10mo3y term, 39% elapsed

Awarded 1 Sept 2025Expires 31 Aug 2028

About

University of Portsmouth e-Tendering awarded a contract to First Hampshire & Dorset Ltd for a pay-to-use bus service for staff and students.

The service provides access to the main University campus in Portsmouth city centre during term-time and for special weekend and event services.

The contract commenced on 01 September 2025 with a term of three years up to 31 August 2028, with an option to extend for two further twelve-month periods, potentially until 31 August 2030.

The supplier operates two main routes: U1, a Southsea circular route running Monday to Friday during term-time in an anti-clockwise direction through main student and staff housing areas starting at Kings Theatre; and U2, running Monday to Friday during term-time to connect the city centre campus to Langstone sports pitches.

The service is designed to be flexible to fluctuating demand, including additional vehicles for peak periods and University events.

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