Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
RC000823
Royal Holloway University of London, Egham Hill
Egham
TW200EX
UK
E-mail: procurement@rhul.ac.uk
NUTS: UKJ25
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
University Bus Service
Reference number: RHUL-26033
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University is looking to appoint one (1) supplier to deliver a pay-to-use, low-emission bus service providing reliable transport for staff and students travelling to and from the Egham campus. The contract shall commence on 1 September 2026, with full services commencing on the start of each autumn term, (21 September 2026 for Year 1). The initial contract term will be three (3) years, with two (2) optional twelve (12) month extensions to 2031. The service will support the University's aims to reduce car use, improve air quality, enhance community safety, and provide additional capacity during peak times and major University events. The supplier will be expected to demonstrate strong customer service, reliable performance, and a commitment to continuous improvement aligned with the University's sustainability and carbon-reduction goals.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 040 338.25
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60112000
60130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Procedure
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-033956
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
//
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hallmark Connections Limited
04390228
Rotala Group Headquarters, Cross Quays Business Park, Hallbridge Way, Tividale,
Oldbury, West Midlands
B69 3HW
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1 233 849.55
GBP
/ Highest offer:
2 040 338.25
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/06/2026