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ID 5401460 Tourism Northern Ireland - Provision of Private Coach Hire Services

Tourism Northern Ireland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Apr 2025 at 16:13

Award Notice
Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tourism Northern Ireland is seeking suppliers for the provision of private coach hire services to support various Familiarisation Trips and Business Events across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The procurement title is "ID 5401460 Tourism Northern Ireland - Provision of Private Coach Hire Services" and falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with contracts signed on April 2, 2025. The procurement method used is the open procedure. Important dates to note include the tender period end date on January 24, 2025, bid validity period end date on April 24, 2025, and lots include both large executive and luxury coaches and small to medium-sized VIP and executive coaches.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those specialising in passenger vehicle hire with drivers. The total estimated contract value of £500,000 highlights the significant potential for revenue. Moreover, the contract is split into two distinct lots, allowing flexibility for businesses to bid for large executive and luxury coaches or small to medium-sized VIP and executive coaches, or both. The procurement process will favour companies with robust delivery methodologies, strong contract management and contingency plans, social value contributions, and competitive pricing. SMEs, especially local firms, can leverage their agility and local knowledge to compete effectively. Consistent high performance and adherence to contract requirements will be critical for long-term success and avoiding performance-related penalties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5401460 Tourism Northern Ireland - Provision of Private Coach Hire Services

Notice Description

TNI has a requirement for the provision of private coach hire services to facilitate a number of Familiarisation Trips and Business Events throughout each year. The service will entail the collection and transportation of persons as directed by TNI to and from various locations throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Tourism NI is now seeking to establish a contract to appoint Supplier(s) to provide coaching and transport services to help deliver it's FAM trips and Business Events and achieve Tourism NI's overarching objectives. The contract will be separated into Lots, one for each of the requirements below, which will be dictated by the FAM type and visitor and the business event requirements. Lot 1 Large Executive and Luxury Coaches Lot 2 Small to Medium Sized VIP and Executive Coaches There is no limit on the number of Lots a Tenderer can submit a tender for or can be awarded.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Large Executive and Luxury Coaches

TNI has a requirement for the provision of private coach hire services to facilitate a number of Familiarisation Trips and Business Events throughout each year. The service will entail the collection and transportation of persons as directed by TNI to and from various locations throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Tourism NI is now seeking to establish a contract to appoint Supplier(s) to provide coaching and transport services to help deliver it's FAM trips and Business Events and achieve Tourism NI's overarching objectives. The contract will be separated into Lots, one for each of the requirements below, which will be dictated by the FAM type and visitor and the business event requirements. Lot 1 Large Executive and Luxury Coaches Lot 2 Small to Medium Sized VIP and Executive Coaches There is no limit on the number of Lots a Tenderer can submit a tender for or can be awarded.

Options: The initial contract period is for three years. there are two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.

Lot 2 Small to Medium Sized VIP and Executive Coaches

TNI has a requirement for the provision of private coach hire services to facilitate a number of Familiarisation Trips and Business Events throughout each year. The service will entail the collection and transportation of persons as directed by TNI to and from various locations throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Tourism NI is now seeking to establish a contract to appoint Supplier(s) to provide coaching and transport services to help deliver it's FAM trips and Business Events and achieve Tourism NI's overarching objectives. The contract will be separated into Lots, one for each of the requirements below, which will be dictated by the FAM type and visitor and the business event requirements. Lot 1 Large Executive and Luxury Coaches Lot 2 Small to Medium Sized VIP and Executive Coaches There is no limit on the number of Lots a Tenderer can submit a tender for or can be awarded.

Options: The initial contract period is for three years. there are two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c80d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012615-2025
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

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20251 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
Tourism Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUINN COACHES LTD

Further Information

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