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University of Portsmouth Bus Services

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
South East
Open procedure
1 September 2025 to 1 September 2028

Operation of two primary bus routes in Portsmouth: a Southsea circular route (U1) and a city centre to sports pitches route (U2). The service requires term-time operation with flexible capacity to manage fluctuating demand, including early morning and late afternoon peaks, as well as additional vehicle provision for specific university events.

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Awarded value: £3.6m; As published
Published: 24 March 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 10 June 2025; First Hampshire & Dorset Limited
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 1 September 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of scheduled, low-emission bus transport services for university staff and students, including flexible capacity for events and peak demand.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
24 March 2025
Contract awardedto First Hampshire & Dorset Limited
10 June 2025
Contract starts
1 September 2025
Contract ends
1 September 2028

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/319883/university-of-portsmouth-bus-services
Buyer reference: 24-HB-057
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f7bc
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation. University of Portsmouth Bus Services. Contract award, 24 March 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/319883/university-of-portsmouth-bus-services (accessed 12 October 2026).