Award

Bus and Coach Hire with driver

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Oct 2022 at 14:10

Tender

10 Aug 2022 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are seeking a one-stop-shop supplier for Bus and Coach Hire with driver services from approximately October 2022 to October 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 900,000 over 5 years, with the possibility of extensions, caters to various transportation needs including student sports team journeys, school visits, shuttle services, airport collections, and more. The procurement process is under the Open procedure method with a closing date for tenders set on 12th September 2022.

This tender opportunity presented by the University of Sunderland offers potential business growth for bus and coach providers equipped to meet the diverse transportation requirements of the university and its subsidiaries. Suppliers with experience in providing varied vehicles, wheelchair access, efficient booking processes, attentive duty of care, and well-trained drivers stand to compete effectively. The procurement stage is in active status, providing a chance for businesses to engage with the university's requirements and secure a long-term contract. Offering services to cater to the university's transportation needs can lead to lucrative opportunities and sustained growth.

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Notice Title

Bus and Coach Hire with driver

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to engage with a one stop shop supplier for its Bus and Coach hire with driver requirements from approximately October 2022 to October 2025 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking it to a possible October 2027 contract). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP PS900,000 over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS180,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 50% of the original anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.Our coach and bus requirements vary throughout the year and in the past have included various student sports team journeys, school visits to and from our Sunderland campuses, open-day shuttle buses across the campuses, airport collections, various student trips across the North-East and beyond (including for example London)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to engage with a one stop shop supplier for its Bus & Coach hire with driver requirements, from approximately October 2022 to October 2025 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking it to a possible October 2027 contract). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP PS900,000 over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS180,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 50% of the original anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.Our coach and bus requirements vary throughout the year and in the past have included various student sports team journeys, school visits to and from our Sunderland campuses, open-day shuttle buses across the campuses, airport collections, various student trips across the North-East and beyond (including for example our London Campus), and any other journeys that may be required (both ad-hoc and routine).Bus and coach providers must have available a variety of vehicles to ensure the specific journey and groups are serviced appropriately (including some with wheelchair access, etc). Additionally, a clear booking process, essential duty of care, fleet maintenance and cleanliness, clear management responsibilities and experienced fully trained drivers are required to meet our requirements.By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submission of tenders is 12 noon Monday 12th September 2022. Additional information: Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035ac7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028719-2022
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

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2022 - 17 Oct 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland, TLI42 Tower Hamlets

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JIM HUGHES COACHES

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