D3 Tenders | The Provision of Coach Hire Services

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Notice Title

The Provision of Coach Hire Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde requires supplier(s) for the provision of coach hire services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde requires Coach Hire Services to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible passenger transport, supporting both scheduled and ad-hoc travel requirements. Services will include the provision of fully maintained vehicles, qualified drivers, journey planning, and operational support to ensure compliant and efficient transport delivery. Vehicles offered will include coaches and minibuses with varying seating capacities to accommodate different group sizes and accessibility needs. Vehicles must be equipped with safety features, seatbelts, and comfort amenities appropriate to the journey type. To fulfil these requirements, the University is looking to create a single-lot Framework. Additional information: The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06943d
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042308-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121500 - Coaches

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 31 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality: GLASGOW
Postcode: G1 1XU
Post Town: Glasgow
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location: TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority: Glasgow City
Electoral Ward: Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency: Glasgow North East

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