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Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver

University of Kent

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 13:27

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Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 16:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, Kent, has recently completed a public procurement contracting process for minibus and coach hire services with drivers. This procurement, under the title "Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver", falls under the "services" industry category, specifically classified as the hire of buses and coaches with a driver (CPV code 60172000). Conducted through an open procedure, it aimed to establish a framework agreement for transport operators. The award stage resulted in contracts signed on 5th January 2026 with multiple suppliers, including ASD Transport, Bayliss Executive Travel Limited, Chalkwell Coach Hire, and Zeelo Ltd., each awarded a contract worth £200,000. The procurement process involved electronic and written submissions and targeted a completion period by early January 2026 within the UKJ4 delivery region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for transport service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to integrate into a valuable framework agreement with a prominent educational institution. Businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing facilities for up to 60 passengers, could greatly benefit from such an initiative. The emphasis on quality and price as awarding criteria allows companies that excel in service delivery and competitive pricing to thrive. By participating in tenders like these, service providers can expand their reach and secure stable engagements with reputable organisations, fostering long-term growth and industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver

Notice Description

The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of minibus and coach hire service with drivers.

Lot Information

Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver

The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of minibus and coach hire service with drivers.

Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver

The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of minibus and coach hire service with drivers.

Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver

The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of minibus and coach hire service with drivers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058edc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001073-2026
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
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20267 months 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 Kent
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AJIT SINGH DOSANJH & PARTNERS T/A ASD Transport

Bayliss Executive Travel Limited

Chalkwell Coach Hire

Zeelo Ltd

Further Information

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