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King's Buildings Shuttle Bus Service

University Of Edinburgh · All their open notices

What this is

The University of Edinburgh has issued a Prior Information Notice (with an accompanying Request for Information) exploring options for a shuttle bus service operating between Bristo Square and the King's Buildings Campus. The current service runs two double-decker buses continuously throughout the academic year (early September to late May), with usage reducing in April, May and December as student numbers fall. Interested providers are encouraged to review the RFI documentation and respond with the requested information.

Key points

  • Prior Information Notice / RFI only; a live contract notice (APR554919) followed with a 21/05/2026 deadline.
  • Scope: shuttle bus service between Bristo Square and King's Buildings Campus (currently two double-decker buses).
  • RFI responses were requested by 30 January 2026.

Who can bid

Open to providers able to operate a campus shuttle bus service. No formal exclusion or SQ/PQQ criteria stated at PIN stage.

Money

No estimated value stated.

How to submit

Review the Request for Information document and return a response with the requested information by the RFI deadline of Friday 30 January 2026 to the named contact.

Clarifications

Contact the named buyer contact (Elliot Freeman) per the RFI document.

Classification

CPV 60112000 — Public road transport services ScotlandEdinburgh

Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.