Tender

Graduation Coach Hire

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

30 Nov 2017 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Graduation Coach Hire" tender is being conducted by Aston University, located in Birmingham, England. The university is seeking services related to coach and driver hire for university graduations, with a total contract value of £125,000. This limited procurement method allows for competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender was published on 30 November 2017, and submissions are due by 18 January 2018, with the contract period commencing on 18 February 2018 and extending for three years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their businesses by competing in the transport services industry. Businesses that specialise in providing vehicle hire or driver services for larger groups will find this tender particularly relevant. With the focus on university graduations, companies that have experience in event transport logistics will be well-positioned to fulfil the requirements of Aston University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduation Coach Hire

Notice Description

Coach and Driver hire for University Graduations. The advert and tender documents can be found accessed via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=382baab0-d2d5-e711-80e6-005056b64545 Additional information: Access to tender documents via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=382baab0-d2d5-e711-80e6-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0897446e-8b17-4eef-b9b6-29fa925ce289
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Feb 2018 - 18 Feb 2021 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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