--- title: "22/SJM/001 Coach Hire Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5624af3c-1b41-495e-9c1c-fc434fd7252c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5624af3c-1b41-495e-9c1c-fc434fd7252c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5624af3c-1b41-495e-9c1c-fc434fd7252c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5624af3c-1b41-495e-9c1c-fc434fd7252c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING" published: "2022-11-01" --- # 22/SJM/001 Coach Hire Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5624af3c-1b41-495e-9c1c-fc434fd7252c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5624af3c-1b41-495e-9c1c-fc434fd7252c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5624af3c-1b41-495e-9c1c-fc434fd7252c.json) ## Summary The University of Portsmouth e-Tendering is seeking a provider for Coach Hire Services to transport student sports teams to venues in the south-east, including London. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 2nd December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 2nd January 2023 and end on 1st January 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of services. This tender opportunity for Coach Hire Services by the University of Portsmouth e-Tendering presents a chance for transport service providers with a diverse fleet of vehicles, including 30, 49-53, and 63-seat coaches. Businesses in the transportation sector with experience in providing driven transport for sports teams and student trips would be well-suited to compete. The tender creates an opportunity for businesses to secure a long-term contract for providing coach hire services to the University of Portsmouth. ## Notice Coach Hire Services We are seeking a coach transport provider to provide driven transport to and from the University of Portsmouth. In main this will be to sports venues across the south-east, including London, you will be responsible for transporting student sports teams to and from their sports fixtures. Most journeys will depart from the Portsmouth campus where students will be collected from a specific central point. Drivers may be required to make multiple stops/collection points when transporting more than one sports team to different venues. We would expect the provider to provide cost-effective transport options based on logistics and their available fleet. Where possible we would like to group journeys and clubs to ensure there is an effective use of resources. There may be additional requirements for Student trips, including Field trips, this will include transport between various destinations, occassional requirement for drivers to stay overnight and provide driving services throughout the field trip location over several days. Vehicle Fleet - As part of the tender requirements we would you to have full acccess to a range of vehicles. This includes suitable capacity, experience and fleet including 30 seat, 49-53 seat and large coach 63 seat or larger. Mandatory requirements must be met. See Specification for full details. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ 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/3652cc29-7eab-4a7a-9585-399c06e80c67 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 1 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 1 Jan 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121500 - Coaches - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 1 Nov 2022 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3652cc29-7eab-4a7a-9585-399c06e80c67 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3652cc29-7eab-4a7a-9585-399c06e80c67 1st November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ ## 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-b5fd17-5624af3c-1b41-495e-9c1c-fc434fd7252c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5624af3c-1b41-495e-9c1c-fc434fd7252c.json.