Tender

T24/0065 - Coach Services

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is seeking to appoint a provider for coach services, including drivers, for journeys within the UK and occasionally within the EU. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by Thursday 17th April at 12:00. The contract value is £1,380,000 gross (£1,150,000 net) and falls under the category of services, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is governed by the GPA and CPTPP standards. The tender period ends on 26th April 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the coach services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in vehicle hire and driver provisioning are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for broad participation, ensuring a competitive environment where quality and pricing are key criteria. The extended contract period provides long-term stability and potential for consistent revenue streams, making this a lucrative opportunity for suitable vendors.

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Notice Title

T24/0065 - Coach Services

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint a Coach Service provider which includes drivers to facilitate various journeys both within the UK and on occasions, within the EU. Please note, the deadline for submissions is Thursday 17th April at 12:00. All submissions must be made by this date and time to be considered. Please disregard the deadline date in the notice. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=936455145

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012198-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Alex Liles
Contact Email
alex.liles@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441 912274303

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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