Tender

Provision of Coach and Chauffeuring Hire

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

10 Nov 2017 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently running a tender process for "Provision of Coach and Chauffeuring Hire" services. This procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The tender is in the 'Planning' stage with a submission deadline set for 11 December 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 February 2018 and will run until 31 January 2020. Interested suppliers are invited to respond to a competitive tender aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement to deliver exemplary and cost-effective services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those offering coach and chauffeur hire. Companies capable of delivering high-quality passenger transport services, whether for academic trips or VIP transportation, will find the two defined lots valuable for their growth potential. Suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can leverage this chance to develop a partnership with a prominent educational institution, thereby enhancing their visibility and expanding their service contracts in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Coach and Chauffeuring Hire

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham has requirement for Coach and Chauffeuring Hire services for internal customers and students. The purpose of this competitive tender is to establish a Framework Agreement with suitably qualified Supplier(s) for these services ensuring that best practice, quality control, value for money and the safety of the passengers are adhered to by the successful Supplier(s). The requirement shall be split into 2 LOTs, Suppliers can either submit tender responses for one or both LOTs. All submissions must clearly state which LOT(s) they are tendering for. Lot 1 - Coach Hire The requirement is varied and forms an extremely important service to the Students, Budget Centres and Academics. The main requirement shall be for one day or weekend Student trips, collecting from the University of Birmingham campus to locations throughout the UK. Lot 2 - Chauffeur Hire The requirement forms an extremely important service to the University's Academics and VIPs, guests and colleagues. The successful Supplier(s) will be required to provide services to a professional standard at all times. The University is seeking competitive tenders from suitably qualified Services Providers with the aim of establishing an agreement with a provider(s) to supply a first class and cost effective service for the University. Additional information: Documents can be accessed by registering with https://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467269b-e6e8-4e56-94ac-f0edd68b6e1a
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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