Tender

Provision of Coach and Chauffeur Hire

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 17:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus and Coach Hire services, including coach travel with drivers for both one-way and return journeys throughout the UK and potentially Europe. This procurement, initiated through a competitive tender process, aims to appoint qualified suppliers to ensure high-quality service, value for money, and passenger safety. The industry category for this tender falls under the "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV code: 60170000). The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 24th March 2025. The contract is valued at £2,000,000 and is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029, with services to be delivered to Edgbaston, Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to expand their operations and establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Birmingham. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for smaller enterprises aiming to grow their portfolio. Prospective suppliers should have the capability to provide well-maintained, legally compliant coaches, along with skilled administrative and driving staff to ensure the safety and comfort of university staff and students during their travels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Coach and Chauffeur Hire

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham has requirement for Bus and Coach 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 University expects to appoint operators to provide coach with driver hire for one-way and return journeys throughout the UK, and possibly into Europe too. These operators will employ suitably skilled, qualified and knowledgeable staff, both in terms of administration and driving, and make available a fleet of coaches which are suitable not only against legal requirements but also for the University staff and students to travel in safely and comfortably. Please see tender documents for more information:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8753e5-8b76-487c-afd4-49681e8fa2ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
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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