Award

349 Graduation Coach Hire

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

13 Mar 2018 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking contracts for "349 Graduation Coach Hire" within the transport services sector, specifically for motor vehicles accommodating ten or more passengers. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 1st March 2018, and the contract period extending from 13th March 2018 to 31st March 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £125,000, and the tender period for bids ended on 18th January 2018. This procurement aims to fulfil requirements located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in coach and transport services. Companies specialising in coach hire—especially those with experience in providing transport for educational institutions or large events—would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Johnson Coach & Bus Travel indicates a potential market for similar service providers looking to expand their clientele in the academic sector.

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Notice Title

349 Graduation Coach Hire

Notice Description

Coach hire for use at Aston University Graduations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32e15c3-d170-4de7-8a00-c9bc19e0a833
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,608 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHNSON COACH & BUS TRAVEL

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