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Arrivals Coaches

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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25 Apr 2024 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex has awarded a contract for the provision of coaches and drivers for their arrivals students. The contract value is £94,000, and the procurement method used was a single tender action. The contract period is from April 15, 2024, to October 31, 2027. The University is the buying organisation located in Colchester, England, with Lisa Cherry as the contact person. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender deadline set for March 27, 2024. The industry category for this contract is services under the CPV code 34121500.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that provide coach services to submit their bids. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender. Businesses interested in providing transportation services for educational institutions can benefit from this contract. Interested parties can contact Lisa Cherry at the University of Essex for more information on the contract requirements and specifications.

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Notice Title

Arrivals Coaches

Notice Description

We are seeking a sole provider for our arrivals students in January and September/October. The supplier will need to supply coaches and drivers to collect them from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and drop them off at our Colchester campus. There will also sometimes be a need for students to be dropped off at our Southend Campus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4de5ef98-e64a-493d-b2a9-1f741a3c782b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68e952f-a7ba-451c-9f84-185a06bbe36d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121500 - Coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Lisa Cherry
Contact Email
lcherry@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01206873013

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING'S COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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