Tender

Coach Hire Services

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 May 2019 at 11:32

Tender Notice
Tender

17 May 2019 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Coach Hire Services," classified under the CPV category for coaches. This procurement aims to find a transport company to provide coach services for 26 student sports clubs, facilitating their transport to various sporting events across the South East, including London. The deadline for expressing interest is set for 7th June 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2019, lasting until 30th June 2022. Suitable suppliers should meet essential requirements to ensure a safe and cost-effective service.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those experienced in sports logistics. Companies that can demonstrate flexibility in scheduling, along with an understanding of the unique transport needs associated with servicing student athletes, will be well positioned to compete. This tender is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aiming to expand their portfolio within the educational sector’s transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coach Hire Services

Notice Description

The University of Portsmouth is looking for a coach hire company to provide a full provision of coaches of various sizes to accomodate our sports students to attend sporting events. The University is responsible for the management of 26 student sports clubs. A significant part of their activity involves competitive fixtures. The majority (not all) of these fixtures take place on a Wednesday during University term-time as well as some weekend activity. We are seeking a transport company that is able to provide driven transport to and from fixture venues across the south-east and including London. All journeys will depart from the University campus ( PO1 - Portsmouth ) where students will be collected from a specific central point. Drivers may be required to make multiple stops where they will be transporting more than one sports team to different venues. The main objective for the university is to deliver a safe and cost-effective transport service for our sports clubs. We would like to work with a company that is flexible and has an understanding of transport provision within the area of sport. Suppliers must meet all essential and Mandatory requirements. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-221de5eb-3aa1-4baf-ba6c-ce5d8c33a708
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4737a1fc-3229-4ea9-9f94-4f62c1862f73
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121500 - Coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
023 9284 8484

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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