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title: "University of Sunderland - Bus and Coach Hire with Driver 2018 - AWARD"
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# University of Sunderland - Bus and Coach Hire with Driver 2018 - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0571d926-2c9e-4eab-860f-fd5e3d613959

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is currently engaged in a public procurement process for bus and coach hire with driver services, following the award of the contract for the period from 19th October 2018 to 18th October 2020, with potential extensions until September 2022. This requirement includes various transportation needs, such as school visits, student trips, and airport collections in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Suppliers were required to express their interest by 4th September 2018 to access the tender documentation.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in bus and coach services. Companies that can offer a diverse fleet of vehicles and demonstrate robust maintenance and safety practices would be well-suited to secure this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they might bring innovative solutions and competitive pricing to meet the varied transport needs of the University.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland is looking to engage with a one stop shop supplier for its coach and bus hire with driver services, from approximately October 2018 to September 2020 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking it to a possible September 2022 contract). Our coach and bus requirements vary throughout the year, from school visits, open day shuttle across the campuses, coach provision transporting prospective students from wider areas of the North of England into Sunderland Campuses, airport collections, various student trips across the north east and beyond, and any other journeys that may be required (both ad-hoc and routine). Bus and coach providers must have a variety of vehicles available to ensure the specific journey and group are serviced appropriately, as well as essential duty of care, maintenance, checks on the fleet, management and drivers. Please express your interest in the project, following this you will have access to all the necessary documents which outline the requirements for this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b39d9057-c15f-43d4-b349-9bcd6cf73264 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2018 - 18 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JIM HUGHES COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2018 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b39d9057-c15f-43d4-b349-9bcd6cf73264

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b39d9057-c15f-43d4-b349-9bcd6cf73264
  19th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

## Provenance

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