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UOW900 Coach Hire - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has completed the procurement process for the provision of coach transport services, titled "UOW900 Coach Hire - AWARD". This contract covers the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, classified under CPV codes 60172000 and 60170000. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and reached the award stage, with the contract set to start on 1st August 2024 and end on 31st July 2026, with a potential two-year extension. The services will be utilized by all academic schools, departments, subsidiary companies, and Worcester Student's Union within the University. The procurement was based in the West Midlands, UK, with the main location postcode WR2 6AJ, and the tender period concluded on 3rd June 2024. The award was published on 22nd November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those with experience in providing coach hire for organizational institutions. It presents growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are eligible to participate. Winning this contract could lead to increased revenue and a strengthened portfolio for businesses such as Astons Coaches Limited, Thandi Red Ltd, The Bridgnorth Bus & Coach Company Ltd, and Welland Wheels Limited, who were successful in securing the contract. This procurement by the University of Worcester facilitates engagement with reliable transport providers, ensuring broad usage across its schools and departments, thereby fostering long-term partnerships and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW900 Coach Hire - AWARD

Notice Description

This tender is for the Provision of Coach Transport (with driver) to the University of Worcester. The contract will initially be for a period of two years with an option to extend for two further twelve month periods subject to the successful suppliers' satisfactory performance. The contract will be open for use by all the University's academic schools and departments, as well as all University subsidiary companies, and Worcester Student's Union.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15fcd73e-ddf6-418d-aeee-0f46b616c2ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba2e416-f0e6-49e6-a9f9-a6711ec72c59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

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
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Lucy Smith
Contact Email
lucy.smith@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01905 855118

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ASTONS COACHES

THANDI RED

THE BRIDGNORTH BUS & COACH

WELLAND WHEELS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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