Award

Great Minds Tour Bus

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2019 at 08:08

Award Notice
Tender

09 Apr 2019 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Staffordshire University, which is seeking services for the "Great Minds Tour Bus," a fully wrapped vinyl double-decker bus complete with a driver. This tender falls under the "Specialist vehicles" industry category and is located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 16th September 2019 and concluding on 15th September 2023. The original tender was published on 9th April 2019, and the tender period ended on 13th May 2019, with the award decision announced on 31st May 2019. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in vehicle production and rental services. Companies that have experience in providing bespoke transport solutions and those capable of managing logistics for events would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the potential for extended service delivery over several years, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their market presence in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Great Minds Tour Bus

Notice Description

Production and hire of a fully wrapped vinyl Wrapped Double Decker Bus complete with driver

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71394b7a-d246-4f0d-822a-aebf49de6103
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8679a911-d47d-4481-9439-1495948385f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2019 - 15 Sep 2023 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
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMBUS.COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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