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title: "The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services"
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buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE"
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# The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-050a6115-2b3f-4516-87ad-af8ea4ccfd17

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service has concluded the procurement process for "The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services," with CMAC Group UK Limited being awarded the contract. This tender, classified under CPV code 60172000, involves the hire of buses and coaches with drivers to support police operations within the United Kingdom, particularly during large-scale events such as the Notting Hill Carnival and New Year's Eve. Key procurement stages have been completed as of 1 September 2025, with the contract running until 31 August 2027. This open procedure, initiated on 20 February 2025 and relevant to the services category, had its tender period closed on 25 July 2025.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for service providers in the transport and logistics sector. Suitable for SMEs and organisations with interest in providing large-scale transport solutions, this contract offers substantial business possibilities given the high-value contract worth £16,686,000 and the scope for extensions up to 48 months. Companies specialising in coach and driver hire can leverage this chance to serve high-profile clients like the Metropolitan Police Service, thereby gaining significant exposure and potential for expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of Coach and Driver Hire Services are required to support police operations on occasions where large numbers of officers require transportation. The level of requirement is dependent on often-unforeseen circumstances or events for which an ad hoc requirement is needed. However, there are several known peak periods each year, these periods include, but are not limited to: o Notting Hill Carnival (usually taking place on the last weekend of August and historically the largest requirement for this service) o New Year's Eve o State Occasions e.g. Royal Funeral, Trooping the Colour, Opening of Parliament, o Remembrance Sunday o State Visits by overseas Heads of State o Major Sporting Events e.g. Football Games o Festivals Other events that can require police officer presence, which can result in the need for transportation services, have been listed below for illustrative purposes (this list is not exhaustive): o Other special events taking place in the Metropolitan Police District (MPD) e.g. Concerts and Shows o Protests o Officer Funerals o Training for Officers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47752a94-6184-4993-8939-1a45d2cc72f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,686,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,686,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW6 6LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent |
| Local authority | Brent |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park |
| Westminster constituency | Queen's Park and Maida Vale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CMAC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47752a94-6184-4993-8939-1a45d2cc72f2
- 20 Feb 2025 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e0a0d2-399f-4c95-93ce-7168b7d3f6a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47752a94-6184-4993-8939-1a45d2cc72f2
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e0a0d2-399f-4c95-93ce-7168b7d3f6a4
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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