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University of Edinburgh - Coach Hire Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2023 at 10:04

Tender

03 May 2023 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed an award process for Coach Hire Services. This tender was open to multiple participating institutions, including Scotland's Rural College, Edinburgh College, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Heriot Watt University. The procurement process, led by the University of Edinburgh, focused on engaging suitably qualified contractors to provide these services while emphasising best practices, overall value for money, and social responsibility and sustainability. The contract was awarded to multiple suppliers to ensure prompt and reliable coach hire services fulfilling specific quality and responsiveness criteria.

This tender by the University of Edinburgh for Coach Hire Services presents an opportunity for contractors who can provide high-quality, responsive services in the transport industry. Companies experienced in delivering reliable coach hire services with a strong emphasis on quality control, flexibility, and sustainable practices would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful contractors must be capable of meeting the rigorous service standards set by the University and other participating institutions, ensuring timely and efficient transportation services that align with the contract terms and conditions.

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Notice Title

University of Edinburgh - Coach Hire Services

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is going out to tender for Coach Hire Services. While the University of Edinburgh will lead this tender process Participating Institutions include the Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh College, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Heriot Watt University. The purpose of this competitive tender is to engage suitably qualified and experienced Contractor's to provide Coach Hire Services using best practice, overall value for money, and Social Responsibility and Sustainability principles. The successful Contractor's must be willing to play an active and effective role as a partner in understanding the needs and requirements of a large and complex organisation and will be expected to support the University through the delivery of a comprehensive and thorough range of services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1.2 The University of Edinburgh is going out to tender for Coach Hire Services. While the University of Edinburgh will lead this tender process Participating Institutions include the Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh College, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Heriot Watt University. The purpose of this competitive tender is to engage suitably qualified and experienced Contractor's to provide Coach Hire Services using best practice, overall value for money, and Social Responsibility and Sustainability principles. The successful Contractor's must be willing to play an active and effective role as a partner in understanding the needs and requirements of a large and complex organisation and will be expected to support the University through the delivery of a comprehensive and thorough range of services. The Contractor must provide a prompt and reliable Coach Hire Service that maintains the highest level of quality 52 weeks per year. The service must be responsive to the needs of all University of Edinburgh users and offer flexibility to adapt to emerging needs. The service provision must consistently meet the required collection, departure and arrival at destination times agreed by the customer when placing an order. Sufficient staff capability should be made available to allow a booking to be made at any time during office hours. Any alteration in the agreed booking schedule is to be advised to the University and Participating Institutions immediately it becomes known by the appropriate member of the contractor's staff. More information can be found in Schedule 3 of the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c5f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022418-2023
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
Large, 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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Tendering will take place in 2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elliot.freeman@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ABBOT TRAVEL

BODYSHOP EDINBURGH T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH

LOTHIAN MOTORCOACHES

RATHO COACHES

WILLIAM HUNTER

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