Award

The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 16:15

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 09:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has concluded the procurement process for "The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services," with CMAC Group UK Limited being awarded the contract. This tender, classified under CPV code 60172000, involves the hire of buses and coaches with drivers to support police operations within the United Kingdom, particularly during large-scale events such as the Notting Hill Carnival and New Year's Eve. Key procurement stages have been completed as of 1 September 2025, with the contract running until 31 August 2027. This open procedure, initiated on 20 February 2025 and relevant to the services category, had its tender period closed on 25 July 2025.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for service providers in the transport and logistics sector. Suitable for SMEs and organisations with interest in providing large-scale transport solutions, this contract offers substantial business possibilities given the high-value contract worth £16,686,000 and the scope for extensions up to 48 months. Companies specialising in coach and driver hire can leverage this chance to serve high-profile clients like the Metropolitan Police Service, thereby gaining significant exposure and potential for expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services

Notice Description

The provision of Coach and Driver Hire Services are required to support police operations on occasions where large numbers of officers require transportation. The level of requirement is dependent on often-unforeseen circumstances or events for which an ad hoc requirement is needed. However, there are several known peak periods each year, these periods include, but are not limited to: o Notting Hill Carnival (usually taking place on the last weekend of August and historically the largest requirement for this service) o New Year's Eve o State Occasions e.g. Royal Funeral, Trooping the Colour, Opening of Parliament, o Remembrance Sunday o State Visits by overseas Heads of State o Major Sporting Events e.g. Football Games o Festivals Other events that can require police officer presence, which can result in the need for transportation services, have been listed below for illustrative purposes (this list is not exhaustive): o Other special events taking place in the Metropolitan Police District (MPD) e.g. Concerts and Shows o Protests o Officer Funerals o Training for Officers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-050a6115-2b3f-4516-87ad-af8ea4ccfd17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47752a94-6184-4993-8939-1a45d2cc72f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,686,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,686,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
Rahul Malde
Contact Email
rahul.malde@met.police.uk
Contact Phone
07521613906

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CMAC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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