Award

Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Oct 2021 at 14:58

Tender

02 Jun 2021 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nottingham Trent University, which is collaborating with the University of Nottingham to secure the "Provision of Coach and Minibus Services". This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The contract, worth £3,400,000, is situated in Nottingham, England. The tender process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period starting from 11th October 2021 to 11th October 2025. The deadline for expressing interest was on 2nd July 2021.

This opportunity is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide transportation services, particularly those specialising in coach and minibus hire for educational and recreational purposes. Businesses that can ensure high-quality, executive standard coaches in immaculate condition will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, enterprises located near the universities will benefit from reduced logistics costs, enhancing their competitiveness in this tender.

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Notice Title

Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

Notice Description

The supply of executive and high-quality standard coaches in immaculate condition both inside and outside, ranging in sizes from 25 to 85 passengers on a mixture of private hires. The majority of The Groups requirements lies within the United Kingdom and primarily for the transportation to other universities, colleges, schools, museums, local businesses, city attractions, airports, railway stations, Eurostar, and sport related trips. For the purpose of the tender, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham will be referred to as The Group. The Group will collaborate during the tender programme to find solutions that best suit its requirements and will manage any contract thereafter jointly. The Group and tenderers benefit from the close geographical location of the awarding authorities. Additional information: Deadline for Expression of Interest is the 2nd July 2021 at 12:00 noon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ab8f25a-5aa7-48c7-9800-ce97fdc6aa9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9317f2ee-79ab-4fa6-9add-be256139535e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 11 Oct 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

FREEWAY COACHES

JOHNSON BROS TOURS

SHARPE & SONS (NOTTINGHAM

SILVERDALE TOURS (NOTTINGHAM

SKILLS MOTOR COACHES

TIGER EUROPEAN (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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