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title: "Coach and Minibus Hire (with drivers) Framework Agreement"
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# Coach and Minibus Hire (with drivers) Framework Agreement

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48306f1e-1fb8-4ec4-8daf-c4f62339ccea

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## Summary

Lancaster University has published a tender titled "Coach and Minibus Hire (with drivers) Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the services category with a procurement method of an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period is from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025. The tender deadline is June 30, 2023. The procurement aims to generate a framework agreement for hiring buses and coaches with drivers, with the majority of bookings for students and occasional use by staff and non-staff members, primarily to or from the Bailrigg campus in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

This tender by Lancaster University presents an opportunity for businesses in the transportation sector to compete for the framework agreement. Companies offering bus and coach hire services, particularly those with experience in serving educational institutions, would be well-suited to participate. With a contract period spanning two years, successful bidders can establish a stable revenue stream by providing transportation services to the university community. Interested businesses should carefully review the tender documents available on the Lancaster University procurement portal to understand the requirements and submission process.

## Notice

Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the above contract. The contract will be awarded to a number of suppliers to generate a framework agreement. The majority of bookings are generally required for students, but occasionally can be required for members of staff and non-members of staff. The majority of hire is either to or from Lancaster University (Bailrigg campus). Further information is provided in the procurement documents available on In-tend Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd041b9-46d6-4ad6-b3c6-edc6b17095d8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd041b9-46d6-4ad6-b3c6-edc6b17095d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd041b9-46d6-4ad6-b3c6-edc6b17095d8
  25th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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