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Tender for the Provision of Coach Hire Services

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Tender

08 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast City Council has initiated the "Tender for the Provision of Coach Hire Services," classified under the CPV code for "Hire of buses and coaches with driver." This procurement process is currently active and falls within the services category. The tender submission period ends on 11 October 2021, with bids to be opened on the same date. The contract value is estimated at £560,000, and services will be delivered primarily within the Belfast region, UKN06. The procurement method used is the open procedure, suggesting broad participation is encouraged.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that provide minibus and coach hire with drivers. Companies offering responsive customer service, effective emergency and breakdown procedures, and a satisfactory pricing strategy will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for contract renewal after two years may provide additional incentives for businesses to engage in this tender, thereby facilitating long-term business growth in the sector.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Coach Hire Services

Notice Description

The Council require the Provision of minibus / coach hire services (with driver) for the efficient, responsive and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council require the Provision of minibus / coach hire services (with driver) for the efficient, responsive and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested. Additional information: During the contract period the Council may introduce additional requirements or incur price increases. The cost of this possibility has been estimated in the contract value figure above.

Renewal: The contract shall be for a period of two years with the option to renew on an annual basis for a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02deb6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002094-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELFAST BUS

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