--- title: "University of Sunderland - Bus and Coach Hire with Driver 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09b1b667-c92d-417f-bb95-e252a0631b33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09b1b667-c92d-417f-bb95-e252a0631b33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09b1b667-c92d-417f-bb95-e252a0631b33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09b1b667-c92d-417f-bb95-e252a0631b33.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2018-07-25" --- # University of Sunderland - Bus and Coach Hire with Driver 2018 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09b1b667-c92d-417f-bb95-e252a0631b33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09b1b667-c92d-417f-bb95-e252a0631b33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09b1b667-c92d-417f-bb95-e252a0631b33.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is seeking a supplier for bus and coach hire services with drivers, aimed at supporting various transportation needs from October 2018 to September 2020, with the potential for two one-year extensions. This tender falls within the services industry, specifically under the CPV code for the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with responses due by 12 noon on 4th September 2018. Interested parties must register their interest to access the necessary documentation for participation, with the service delivery location centred in Sunderland, North East England. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing a diverse fleet of vehicles and complying with duty of care and maintenance regulations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is an open procedure, welcoming competitive tender submissions from suitable providers. This contract not only allows for an expansion of transport services for educational institutions but also opens avenues for businesses to establish long-term relationships with the University of Sunderland, supporting their diverse operational needs. ## 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. Additional information: Please download the Supplier Questionnaire and ITT documents, which need completing and returning by the closing date of 12 noon on Tuesday 4th September 2018 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Possibly may have elements externally funded by ERDF Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386270ce-bea9-42de-bda4-21f8aa144512 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 25 Jul 2018 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386270ce-bea9-42de-bda4-21f8aa144512 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386270ce-bea9-42de-bda4-21f8aa144512 25th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09b1b667-c92d-417f-bb95-e252a0631b33. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09b1b667-c92d-417f-bb95-e252a0631b33.json.