--- title: "Provision of Coach and Minibus Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2019-11-04" --- # Provision of Coach and Minibus Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the Provision of Coach and Minibus Services, a process classified under the services category. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure and is now complete. The contract period commenced on 1 November 2019 and will run until 31 October 2023. The tender covered two lots: Lot 1 involves coach and minibus hire with a driver, while Lot 2 focuses on international student collection services. Approximately £330,000 was spent on coach and minibus hire in the previous year, indicating steady demand for these services in the future. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, such as coach and minibus providers. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those that can offer reliable transport solutions, particularly with a focus on university and student transport. The framework's structure allows for participation from both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger transport firms, fostering a competitive environment that can facilitate business growth in the region. ## Notice Please note; This notice is published in accordance with the transparency agenda and therefore this contract has already been awarded. The University of Southampton currently utilises coach and minibus services to carry staff, students and visitors to and from various locations both local to the University in Hampshire and further afield nationally. The proposed Framework Agreement will be split into two Lots as set out below: Lot 1 - Coach & Minibus Hire Services This Lot will consist of a maximum of seven suppliers and will provide a coach and minibus hire service with a driver included. During the period 01/08/17 - 31/07/18, the University spent in the region of PS330,000 on coach and minibus hire. It is anticipated that usage will continue at similar levels to these figures. However, it should be noted that there would be no minimum level of business guaranteed to the Suppliers who are awarded a place on this Framework Agreement. Lot 2 - International Student Collection Services This Lot will consist of a maximum of three suppliers and will provide executive transport services for international students from major UK airports. During the period 01/08/17 - 31/07/18, the University spent in the region of PS44,000 on international student collection services. It is anticipated that usage will continue at similar levels to these figures. However, it should be noted that there would be no minimum level of business guaranteed to the Suppliers who are awarded a place on this Framework Agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f7e648-ccc6-460f-bf1a-c7bcd1d796bd | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 May 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,496,000 | | 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 SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | DEKKA BUS; GO SOUTH COAST; H LUCKETT; MOMENTUM HUB; PRINCESS COACHES; THE KINGS FERRY; WHEELERS TRAVEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 4 Nov 2019 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f7e648-ccc6-460f-bf1a-c7bcd1d796bd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f7e648-ccc6-460f-bf1a-c7bcd1d796bd 4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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-b5fd17-5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12.json.