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Coach and Minibus Lease Hire Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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25 Jan 2022 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Coach and Minibus Lease Hire Framework" was initiated by the University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, England. This project, classified under the service industry category of "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV code: 60172000), involved an open procurement method with an estimated contract value of £1,400,000 and a minimum value of £960,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2022 and will run until 1st February 2025. The tender was awarded on 25th January 2022, following its completion prior to the deadline of 26th November 2021.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport sector. Companies engaged in leasing and providing transportation services, particularly those with a focus on bus and coach hire, are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. The involvement of multiple suppliers indicates a competitive landscape, encouraging businesses that can demonstrate reliability, quality service, and value to seize this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coach and Minibus Lease Hire Framework

Notice Description

Documents can be found via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e8a68be-acbc-4c3e-abb4-26e1f98e66e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62659f6b-ebca-4091-b596-be5cbb01ae83
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 3-4 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

DOLPHIN COACHES

FREESTONES COACHES

ICT COACHES

JUBILEE COACHES (ROLLESBY

MARETT'S CHARIOTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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