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Coach Hire

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol, in collaboration with the University of the West of England, has completed a tender for the "Coach Hire" service, which involves hiring buses and coaches with driver. The procurement process, classified under CPV Code 60172000, was conducted through an open procurement method, with a total contract value of £2,500,000. The tender period ended on 12 August 2016, and the contract commenced on 20 September 2016, extending to 19 September 2020. This procurement process took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly for large-scale coach hire companies. With the public sector increasingly reliant on external suppliers for transport services, businesses that offer buses and coaches with drivers are well-positioned to compete. Prospective suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to meet the requirements of large contracts, ensuring they can respond to similar tenders effectively in future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coach Hire

Notice Description

Coach Hire with driver. This service was procured jointly by University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53e0414a-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c78fe99-aa58-47b6-b8ab-fad28c8ee024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2016 - 19 Sep 2020 4-5 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS2 8BB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AVONMINIBUSES

BUGLER COACHES

EAGLE COACHES

EUROTAXIS

TURNERS COACHWAYS BRISTOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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