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

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5804afc7-a290-47b1-a2c7-8fccb75f9706

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## Summary

Lancaster University has awarded a Coach and Minibus Hire (with drivers) Framework Agreement. The contract involves hiring buses and coaches with drivers. The procurement process was carried out using an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 30th June 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 31st July 2025. The buying organisation is Lancaster University located in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

This tender for Coach and Minibus Hire creates opportunities for transport service providers specialising in bus and coach services. Businesses offering these services and located in or near Lancaster, Lancashire, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The awardees for this framework agreement are Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Ltd and The Travellers Choice. Being awarded a place on this framework agreement can lead to steady business and revenue streams over the contract period for the successful suppliers.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ba8ac5-cd04-48b5-85dd-42ad158c0d3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE; THE TRAVELLERS CHOICE |

## 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

- 4 Oct 2023 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ba8ac5-cd04-48b5-85dd-42ad158c0d3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ba8ac5-cd04-48b5-85dd-42ad158c0d3d
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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