Planning

Provision of Minibus and Coach Transport Services

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 15:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University, located in Leicester, UK, is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of Minibus and Coach Transport Services." The process is currently in the planning stage and involves a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) phase to gather insights from potential operators to shape future procurement strategies. This engagement is relevant to those in the transport services industry, specifically road transport, and involves a survey process available through the university's e-tendering portal, with a submission deadline of 5:00 PM on 26th May 2026. This procurement process is supported by a framework agreement and is set for a contract period commencing 19th November 2026 and concluding on 18th November 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those specialising in minibus and coach transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the process allows for highlighting innovations and providing input that directly influences procurement planning. Such participation may enhance visibility and positioning for future competitive opportunities in this sector, even though this engagement is not part of a formal tender process. Businesses with a focus on innovating or improving transport solutions for educational institutions may find this an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and influence future procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Minibus and Coach Transport Services

Notice Description

We'd love your insight - help shape our future procurement De Montfort University (DMU) is inviting operators to take part in a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to help inform and shape our future procurement approach. This engagement is being run as a short, structured survey, giving you the opportunity to: - Share your experience and ideas - Highlight market innovations or challenges - Provide feedback that will help us design a more effective and proportionate procurement process Your input at this stage is invaluable and will directly support our planning and market understanding. How to take part To access and submit the survey, please: 1. Register on DMU's e-tendering portal, In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ProjectManage/750 2. Once registered and logged in, click "Express an Interest" 3. The PME survey will then be available for you to download and complete. 4. Once completed, simply upload your response in In-Tend using the same tab where you found the survey. Submit your completed response by 17:00 (UK time) on 26th May 2026. Important information - This is a market-shaping exercise only - It does not form part of a competitive tender process - Participation (or non-participation) will not affect any future opportunities

Planning Information

We’d love your insight – help shape our future procurement De Montfort University (DMU) is inviting operators to take part in a Pre‑Market Engagement (PME) to help inform and shape our future procurement approach. This engagement is being run as a short, structured survey, giving you the opportunity to: - Share your experience and ideas - Highlight market innovations or challenges - Provide feedback that will help us design a more effective and proportionate procurement process Your input at this stage is invaluable and will directly support our planning and market understanding. How to take part To access and submit the survey, please: 1. Register on DMU’s e‑tendering portal, In‑Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ProjectManage/750 2. Once registered and logged in, click “Express an Interest” 3. The PME survey will then be available for you to download and complete. 4. Once completed, simply upload your response in In‑Tend using the same tab where you found the survey. 5. Alternatively, send your completed survey to Procurement@dmu.ac.uk Submit your completed response by 17:00 (UK time) on 26th May 2026. Important information - This is a market‑shaping exercise only - It does not form part of a competitive tender process - Participation (or non‑participation) will not affect any future opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043151-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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