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Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region)

GCU

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) for the "Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework" in the education sector, specifically targeting higher education and further education institutions in the Glasgow region. The tender is currently active, following an open procedure, and the submission deadline for bids was 19 February 2021. The services will be delivered primarily at various educational institutions including GCU, University of Strathclyde, and University of Glasgow, with contract values amounting to £915,516 across multiple awarded lots.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in coach hire and transportation services. Companies that can offer both scheduled and ad-hoc coach hire solutions, particularly those equipped to accommodate passengers with mobility difficulties, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework allows for flexibility in service delivery, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to establish long-term contracts with reputable educational institutions in Glasgow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region)

Notice Description

This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services for HE & FE institutions in the Glasgow area , pre-scheduled and reactive services. The following institutions are: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde University of Glasgow Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Kelvin College Glasgow Clyde College

Lot Information

Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region)

Lot 1 Up to 16 - 29 Seats Coach Capacity The Coach services will have two elements of usage: Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coachhire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and toensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with theinstitutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will tryto give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker.There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met. The institutions that can access this framework are as follows: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College University of Glasgow

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements

Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region)

Lot 2 Up 30 - 50 seats Coach Capacity The Coach services will have two elements of usage: Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coachhire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and to ensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with the institutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will try to give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker. There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met. The institutions that can access this framework are as follows: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College University of Glasgow

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements

Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region)

Lot 3 51 to 70 seats coach capacity Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coachhire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and toensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with the institutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will tryto give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker. There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met. The institutions that can access this framework are as follows: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College University of Glasgow

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421588
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£415,516 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£915,516 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2025

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GCU
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Allander Coaches Limited

Blue Bus Ltd

Carrs Loch Lomond Ltd

City Circle UK Ltd

Community Transport Glasgow

Doigs Ltd

West Coast Motors

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402671
    Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region) - This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services for HE & FE institutions in the Glasgow area , pre-scheduled and reactive services. The following institutions are: Glasgow Caledonian University Strathclyde University Glasgow University Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Kelvin College Glasgow Clyde College
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421588
    Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region) - This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services for HE & FE institutions in the Glasgow area , pre-scheduled and reactive services. The following institutions are: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde University of Glasgow Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Kelvin College Glasgow Clyde College

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