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title: "Arrivals Coaches"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# Arrivals Coaches

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4de5ef98-e64a-493d-b2a9-1f741a3c782b

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## Summary

The University of Essex has awarded a contract for the provision of coaches and drivers for their arrivals students. The contract value is £94,000, and the procurement method used was a single tender action. The contract period is from April 15, 2024, to October 31, 2027. The University is the buying organisation located in Colchester, England, with Lisa Cherry as the contact person. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender deadline set for March 27, 2024. The industry category for this contract is services under the CPV code 34121500.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that provide coach services to submit their bids. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender. Businesses interested in providing transportation services for educational institutions can benefit from this contract. Interested parties can contact Lisa Cherry at the University of Essex for more information on the contract requirements and specifications.

## Notice

We are seeking a sole provider for our arrivals students in January and September/October. The supplier will need to supply coaches and drivers to collect them from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and drop them off at our Colchester campus. There will also sometimes be a need for students to be dropped off at our Southend Campus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68e952f-a7ba-451c-9f84-185a06bbe36d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KING'S COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121500 - Coaches

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68e952f-a7ba-451c-9f84-185a06bbe36d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e68e952f-a7ba-451c-9f84-185a06bbe36d
  25th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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