This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 14:42

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lancaster, classified as a public authority within sub-central government, has completed the award stage of their framework agreement for coach hire services with drivers. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was concluded on 2nd July 2026, with a contract period set to commence on 1st August 2026, ending on 31st July 2028, with options for two additional 12-month renewals. The project, valued at a total of £2,000,000 per lot, covers several lots focusing on ad-hoc coach requirements, including international arrivals and open day shuttle buses. This procurement is situated in the North West of England, specifically within the UKD region.

This tender offers numerous business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, as all final bids were from SMEs. Companies specializing in passenger transport vehicle hire with drivers are well-suited to engage with this opportunity. Awarded suppliers include Archway Travel Limited, FTS Coach Hire Limited, Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Limited, Sline Travel Limited, and John Shaw and Son Limited, showcasing a diverse range of service providers involved in this comprehensive framework. The potential extensions of the contract further enhance the attractiveness of this opportunity for business expansion and long-term engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SP261465 / Coach Hire with Driver - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Framework agreement of coach hire services with drivers

Lot Information

Ad-hoc coach requirements

Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance.

Ad-hoc coach requirements (wheelchair accessible / coaches with toilet facilities)

Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance.

International Arrivals

Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance.

Open Day Shuttle Buses

Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance.

Cardinal Newman

Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance.

LMS

Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068098
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062416-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ARCHWAY TRAVEL

FTS COACH HIRE

JOHN SHAW AND SON

KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE

SLINE TRAVEL

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