Award

Provision of Transport for Sports Fixtures

THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2024 at 13:26

Tender

24 Oct 2023 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire recently awarded a contract for the provision of transport for sports fixtures. The buyer organisation, The University of Central Lancashire, sought a bus service provider for approximately 18 months, with a total value of £140,000. The contract period is from January 3, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure with the deadline for tender submissions set for November 27, 2023. The awarded contract details can be found here.

This opportunity for business growth targets SMEs and organizations in the transportation services sector. Businesses capable of providing bus services, particularly for sports events, are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, The University of Central Lancashire, located in Preston, United Kingdom, has identified a need for transportation services to support its sports teams. Interested parties can contact Natalia Piecyk at npiecyk3@uclan.ac.uk for more information.

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Notice Title

Provision of Transport for Sports Fixtures

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY, IT IS AN AWARD NOTICE The University of Central Lancashire was seeking a bus service provider to provide transport for UCLan sports teams for the period of approx 18 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d471dadb-dbdd-42e0-97e0-9bd982bb2cf2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc5df8c-047d-440b-b569-af0d72de34d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Natalia Piecyk
Contact Email
npiecyk3@uclan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TRAVELLERS CHOICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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