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NTU/21/2001/DS and UoN/1453/ITT/DL Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

Nottingham Trent University

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04 Oct 2021 at 12:57

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02 Jun 2021 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Nottingham are collaborating on a tender titled "Provision of Coach and Minibus Services," which falls under the services category in the transport industry. The procurement process has been initiated and is currently active with an open methodology. The tender seeks to procure high-quality coaches ranging from 25 to 85 passengers, primarily for transportation within the United Kingdom, including schools, museums, and city attractions. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is set for 2nd July 2021, with bids to be opened on the same date at 12:01 PM. The total value of the contract is approximately £2.72 million, with a potential duration of four years, including renewal options.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that provide executive and standard coach and minibus hires. Companies that focus on sustainable transport solutions and adhere to high safety and service standards will be well-suited to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender allows for a variety of bidding options and could boost their visibility in the education and transportation sector. With NTU and the University of Nottingham closely working together, businesses can leverage this collaboration to understand the specific needs and preferences of these institutions for potential future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NTU/21/2001/DS and UoN/1453/ITT/DL Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

Notice Description

The supply of executive and high-quality standard coaches in immaculate condition both inside and outside, ranging in sizes from 25 to 85 passengers on a mixture of private hires. The majority of The Groups requirements lies within the United Kingdom and primarily for the transportation to other universities, colleges, schools, museums, local businesses, city attractions, airports, railway stations, Eurostar, and sport related trips. For the purpose of the tender, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham will be referred to as The Group. The Group will collaborate during the tender programme to find solutions that best suit its requirements and will manage any contract thereafter jointly. The Group and tenderers benefit from the close geographical location of the awarding authorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of executive and high-quality standard coaches in immaculate condition both inside and outside, ranging in sizes from 25 to 85 passengers on a mixture of private hires. A mixture of Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6 standard and executive coaches and Euro 5 and Euro 6 minibuses. The majority of The Groups requirements lies within the United Kingdom and primarily for the transportation to other universities, colleges, schools, museums, local businesses, city attractions, airports, railway stations, Eurostar, and sport related trips. The requirements entails a combination of one day tours to more complex journeys, with multiple stopping points and in some cases lasting more than one day. All vehicles must have the Suppliers' name and vinyl branding applied to the outside of the vehicle for ease of stakeholder identification.

Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b757
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024590-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,720,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,720,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham Trent University
Additional Buyers

The University of Nottingham

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Freeway Coaches Ltd

Johnson Bros Tours Ltd

Sharpe & Sons (Nottingham) Limited

Silverdale Tours (Nottingham) Ltd

Skills Motor Coaches Limited

Tiger European (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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