Planning

Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 06:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University is planning a procurement process for the 'Provision of Coach and Minibus Services', falling under the services category, planned primarily in the UK region of Nottingham. As a public authority in sub-central government, NTU is issuing a planned procurement notice for the hiring of buses and coaches with drivers. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a framework agreement expected. The tender value is estimated at £2,200,000, with a contract period from 12 October 2025 to 11 October 2029. Key dates include a future notice date set for 17 June 2025. The procurement activity takes place under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those capable of providing coach and minibus hire services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial and are encouraged to compete, given its suitability for these types of enterprises. The substantial contract value and long-term commitment offer a chance for growth and market entry for firms ready to form a framework agreement with Nottingham Trent University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

Notice Description

The Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05127b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021021-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ntuprocurement@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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