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title: "UOW900 Coach Hire - AWARD"
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# UOW900 Coach Hire - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15fcd73e-ddf6-418d-aeee-0f46b616c2ed

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## Summary

The University of Worcester has completed the procurement process for the provision of coach transport services, titled "UOW900 Coach Hire - AWARD". This contract covers the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, classified under CPV codes 60172000 and 60170000. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and reached the award stage, with the contract set to start on 1st August 2024 and end on 31st July 2026, with a potential two-year extension. The services will be utilized by all academic schools, departments, subsidiary companies, and Worcester Student's Union within the University. The procurement was based in the West Midlands, UK, with the main location postcode WR2 6AJ, and the tender period concluded on 3rd June 2024. The award was published on 22nd November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those with experience in providing coach hire for organizational institutions. It presents growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are eligible to participate. Winning this contract could lead to increased revenue and a strengthened portfolio for businesses such as Astons Coaches Limited, Thandi Red Ltd, The Bridgnorth Bus & Coach Company Ltd, and Welland Wheels Limited, who were successful in securing the contract. This procurement by the University of Worcester facilitates engagement with reliable transport providers, ensuring broad usage across its schools and departments, thereby fostering long-term partnerships and business growth.

## Notice

This tender is for the Provision of Coach Transport (with driver) to the University of Worcester. The contract will initially be for a period of two years with an option to extend for two further twelve month periods subject to the successful suppliers' satisfactory performance. The contract will be open for use by all the University's academic schools and departments, as well as all University subsidiary companies, and Worcester Student's Union.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba2e416-f0e6-49e6-a9f9-a6711ec72c59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| 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 WORCESTER |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ASTONS COACHES; THANDI RED; THE BRIDGNORTH BUS & COACH; WELLAND WHEELS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 09:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba2e416-f0e6-49e6-a9f9-a6711ec72c59
- 22 Nov 2024 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba2e416-f0e6-49e6-a9f9-a6711ec72c59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba2e416-f0e6-49e6-a9f9-a6711ec72c59
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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