Tender

1760 Coach & Mini Bus Travel Services Framework at De Montfort University, Leicester

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

29 Jul 2022 at 16:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves De Montfort University, seeking providers for the "1760 Coach & Mini Bus Travel Services Framework" in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This open tender aims to establish a framework agreement for hiring coach and mini bus services, enhancing partnership opportunities with selected operators. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 31 August 2022. Successful applicants will enter a contract that commences on 19 November 2022 and will last until 18 November 2026.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver coach and mini bus hire with drivers. It is an excellent chance for those looking to foster long-term relationships with a reputable educational institution while diversifying their client base. Operators interested in this contract should prepare to demonstrate their qualifications and capabilities as outlined in the tender documentation available on the In-Tend e-tendering portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1760 Coach & Mini Bus Travel Services Framework at De Montfort University, Leicester

Notice Description

De Montfort University are seeking to appoint operators to two lots as part of a framework agreement for the appointment of suitably qualified and experienced coach and mini bus operators to provide a range of travel services. We are aiming to put together a framework agreement for coach and mini bus hire with a small number of operators so that we can work with coach operators, and increase the possibilities of creating better working relationships between the University and operators. It is also intended that this Framework will be made available to University of Leicester for their respective requirements. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc. can be found within our tender pack for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8165f7ad-bdfb-4a31-b33a-a9e92bd35dc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fca4a5-55e3-47b2-9e64-dcb8ffd65955
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2022 - 18 Nov 2026 4-5 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
N/A
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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