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University of Sunderland - Bus and Coach Hire with Driver 2018 - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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19 Oct 2018 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is currently engaged in a public procurement process for bus and coach hire with driver services, following the award of the contract for the period from 19th October 2018 to 18th October 2020, with potential extensions until September 2022. This requirement includes various transportation needs, such as school visits, student trips, and airport collections in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Suppliers were required to express their interest by 4th September 2018 to access the tender documentation.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in bus and coach services. Companies that can offer a diverse fleet of vehicles and demonstrate robust maintenance and safety practices would be well-suited to secure this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they might bring innovative solutions and competitive pricing to meet the varied transport needs of the University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Sunderland - Bus and Coach Hire with Driver 2018 - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland is looking to engage with a one stop shop supplier for its coach and bus hire with driver services, from approximately October 2018 to September 2020 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking it to a possible September 2022 contract). Our coach and bus requirements vary throughout the year, from school visits, open day shuttle across the campuses, coach provision transporting prospective students from wider areas of the North of England into Sunderland Campuses, airport collections, various student trips across the north east and beyond, and any other journeys that may be required (both ad-hoc and routine). Bus and coach providers must have a variety of vehicles available to ensure the specific journey and group are serviced appropriately, as well as essential duty of care, maintenance, checks on the fleet, management and drivers. Please express your interest in the project, following this you will have access to all the necessary documents which outline the requirements for this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b39d9057-c15f-43d4-b349-9bcd6cf73264
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2018 - 18 Oct 2020 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JIM HUGHES COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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