Tender

Provision of Coach Hire with Drivers, Minibus Hire with Drivers and Specialist Travel Booking

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

25 Oct 2021 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Coach Hire with Drivers, Minibus Hire with Drivers and Specialist Travel Booking." This procurement falls under the services category within the transport industry and is currently in the active tender stage. The contract value is estimated at £1,500,000 and is planned to run from January 31, 2022, to January 30, 2024. Interested suppliers must submit their participation requests by November 26, 2021. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing for fair competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the transport service sector, particularly for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises. Companies offering transport solutions, including passenger transport with drivers and travel booking services, will find this framework contract particularly beneficial. The requirements highlight the necessity for relevant licenses, insurance, and vehicle certifications, creating a competitive landscape for qualified transport providers looking to expand their client portfolios.

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Notice Title

Provision of Coach Hire with Drivers, Minibus Hire with Drivers and Specialist Travel Booking

Notice Description

Provision of Coach Hire with Driver, Minibus Hire with Drive and specialist bookers for multi-itinerary, complex or none UK journey's. Operators must have the relevant licenses to partake in the tender. Vehicles must be taxed, insured and hold the relevant certification of road worthiness. Drivers must obtain standard DBS clearance to work on this contract.This is a framework contract divided into 3 lots and can be accessed by The University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, Sport Sheffield and the Student Union of both Universities.Request for participation can be obtained from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a62ec0f2-d3dd-4b2e-9d83-f2398d76e666
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3568b66e-8662-48a5-9f43-42df20c8668e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Elizabeth Tidswell
Contact Email
e.tidswell@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142222175

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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