Planning

Coach and Minibus Services

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

03 Sep 2025 at 07:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Coach and Minibus Services," set to support various transport operations including student placements, sports team fixtures, and staff journeys. Located in Norwich, the university is part of the sub-central government public authority sector. This service falls under the road transport services category and is intended to operate within the United Kingdom. The procurement plan includes a framework agreement with an anticipated contract period starting on 1st February 2026 and extending to 1st February 2030. A future notice is expected by 1st November 2025, providing more details about the tender opportunities.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in road transport services, particularly those able to offer comprehensive logistics and adaptable service solutions. Companies with experience in managing large-scale transport operations or those seeking to expand into the educational sector would find this tender particularly advantageous. It encourages businesses to leverage a framework agreement, allowing for long-term business growth while supporting university transport needs across various functions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coach and Minibus Services

Notice Description

UEA is going to market for coach & minibus services for various transport operations, covering student placements, sports team fixtures, staff journeys alongside other ad hoc requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052284
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053362-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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