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Coach Hire with Driver Services

University of York

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Dec 2024 at 13:48

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08 Aug 2024 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Coach Hire with Driver Services," classified under the CPV code 60172000 (Hire of buses and coaches with driver). This procurement, categorised as services, encompasses various transport needs throughout the year, including field trips, open days, and international travel. The tender was divided into two lots. Lot 1 covers hire costs for mini-buses and coaches of various capacities up to 60+ seaters, and Lot 2 focuses on coaches with wheelchair accessibility and toilet facilities. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, was signed on 18th December 2024, following the tender’s end date on 16th September 2024. The contract period for each lot is set at 1440 days (approximately four years). The University of York, located in Heslington, York, managed this process.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing transportation services. Successful suppliers include SMEs such as A C Morse Ltd, Anytime Travel, and Ingleby’s Luxury Coaches Ltd, alongside larger firms like York Pullman Bus Company Ltd. With multiple lots, the tender accommodated a range of capacities and specialised needs, promoting competition and allowing diverse businesses to participate. Suppliers with capabilities in offering comprehensive coach services, including those with facilities for accessibility and comfort, were well-suited to compete. The awarded contract, with significant total values of £700,000 for Lot 1 and £100,000 for Lot 2, will support long-term partnerships and potential growth within the transport service industry in the York region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coach Hire with Driver Services

Notice Description

The University of York wishes to invite tenders to for a framework agreement for Coach Hire with Driver Services. The coach hire with driver services will be required throughout the year to support events such as fieldtrips, open days, outreach events, conferencing (both on and off campus), international travel, college day trips, agent and school visits, student theatre trips. The framework agreement will be split into the following Lots: o Lot 1: Hire Costs with driver - up to 12-seater mini-bus.o - 16-seater coach/ mini-bus.o - up to 22-seater coach.o - up to 36-seater coach.o - up to 49-seater coach.o - up to 60-seater coach.o - up to 60-seater wheelchair accessible coach.o - up to 60+ seater coach/ bus.o Lot 2: Hire Costs with driver - wheelchair accessible coach o - coach with toilet facilities.

Lot Information

Coach Hire with Driver Services

o Lot 1: Hire Costs with driver - up to 12-seater mini-bus.o - 16-seater coach/ mini-bus.o - up to 22-seater coach.o - up to 36-seater coach.o - up to 49-seater coach.o - up to 60-seater coach.o - up to 60-seater wheelchair accessible coach.o - up to 60+ seater coach/ bus.

Coach Hire with Driver Services - Facilities

o Lot 2: Hire Costs with driver - wheelchair accessible coach o - coach with toilet facilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0488dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040975-2024
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of York
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

A C Morse Ltd

Anytime Travel

Ingleby’s Luxury Coaches Ltd

Thornes Independent Ltd

York Pullman Bus Company Ltd

Further Information

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