Tender

PURCON 973 Coach and Minibus Transport Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is currently seeking tenders for the "PURCON 973 Coach and Minibus Transport Framework", which involves the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. This service is aimed at transportation for students, faculty staff, guests, and sports teams to various destinations within the UK, including local and national locations. The tender is in the active stage with a closing date for submissions set for 25 November 2021. The contract period will commence on 1 February 2022 and continue until 1 February 2025. The procurement process follows an open procedure above the threshold, allowing a broad range of bidders to apply.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services to expand their client base through collaboration with a reputable institution like the University of East Anglia. Businesses capable of providing reliable coach and minibus hire services, particularly those with experience in handling diverse transport requirements for educational and corporate sectors, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this framework could open doors to long-term relationships and further contracts within the education sector and beyond.

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Notice Title

PURCON 973 Coach and Minibus Transport Framework

Notice Description

The University of East Anglia have a requirement for the transportation of Students, Faculty Staff, Guests, Sports Teams and Business professionals throughout the academic year, to a number of local and national destinations. The ITT document pack will outline the University's minimum specification for the purposes of participating in a Framework Agreement which consists of multiple approved operators. Additional information: If you are interested in this contract, documents available on UEA 's InTend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deab0ad9-9ee9-451d-8ef8-07775aad74ca
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

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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