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Travel Johnsons Coaches

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The University of Birmingham involves awarding a contract for travel services to Johnsons Quality Coach Travel for club sports team travel during the 24/25 Academic Year. Classified under business travel services, this contract is in the services category and was finalised with a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. Notably, the contract period spans from 9th March 2025 to 31st August 2025, and it was officially signed on 8th March 2025. Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, The University of Birmingham represents a public authority within the sub-central government category, actively engaging businesses in the UK region for such services.

This tender effectively creates significant opportunities for businesses within the travel services sector, particularly those already operating or seeking to expand within the Birmingham area or the broader UK region. Since the procurement method did not involve competition, it highlights that suitable SMEs like Johnsons Quality Coach Travel can leverage direct procurement processes to secure contracts without extensive competition hurdles. Organizations looking to specialise in transportation or logistics for educational institutions will find this tender particularly beneficial to engage with universities and expand their service offerings, potentially increasing their customer base and overall business growth.

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Notice Title

Travel Johnsons Coaches

Notice Description

Johnsons Coaches for club sports team travel for the 24/25 Academic Year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018991-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,510 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHNSONS QUALITY COACH TRAVEL

Further Information

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