Tender

Coach and Minibus Hire (with drivers) Framework Agreement

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

25 May 2023 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University has published a tender titled "Coach and Minibus Hire (with drivers) Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the services category with a procurement method of an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025. The tender deadline is June 30, 2023. The procurement aims to generate a framework agreement for hiring buses and coaches with drivers, with the majority of bookings for students and occasional use by staff and non-staff members, primarily to or from the Bailrigg campus in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

This tender by Lancaster University presents an opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector to compete for the framework agreement. Companies offering bus and coach hire services, particularly those with experience in serving educational institutions, would be well-suited to participate. With a contract period spanning two years, successful bidders can establish a stable revenue stream by providing transportation services to the university community. Interested businesses should carefully review the tender documents available on the Lancaster University procurement portal to understand the requirements and submission process.

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Notice Title

Coach and Minibus Hire (with drivers) Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the above contract. The contract will be awarded to a number of suppliers to generate a framework agreement. The majority of bookings are generally required for students, but occasionally can be required for members of staff and non-members of staff. The majority of hire is either to or from Lancaster University (Bailrigg campus). Further information is provided in the procurement documents available on In-tend Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd041b9-46d6-4ad6-b3c6-edc6b17095d8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

34121000 - Buses and coaches

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
25 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Michael Hayes
Contact Email
m.hayes5@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01524 521980

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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