Tender

Bus and Coach Services

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

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Tender

23 Feb 2022 at 16:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Brighton is conducting a tender for "Bus and Coach Services," aimed at providing inter-site bus services and coach/minibus services for university activities. The procurement is classified under the CPV category for the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, with a total contract value of £1.5 million. The tender process is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for 28 March 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2022 and will last until 31 August 2024, covering services within the Brighton area and Varley Park.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that offer bus and coach hire with drivers. Companies equipped to manage logistics for educational institutions or that can handle student and staff transport efficiently may find this an ideal competition to enter. As it is a selective procurement method, interested providers will need to register on the SE Shared Services eSourcing portal to submit their bids, thereby ensuring a streamlined application process that could favour well-organised and responsive businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus and Coach Services

Notice Description

The University wishes to appoint a contractor under two Lots. Lot One: to provide a weekday, day time, term-time inter-site bus service for its students and staff between campuses in the Brighton area and Varley Park. Lot Two: to provide coach and mini-bus services for University activities, including teaching and research trips and social activities. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68cd3e79-0adf-4c55-b16e-42275ade2154
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d844699-bf31-40e9-9f7f-db7983350def
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
Contact Name
Andrew Fowler
Contact Email
r.a.fowler@brighton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273 642702

Buyer Location

Locality
UK
Postcode
BN2 4AT
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Further Information

Notice Documents

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