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title: "Travel Coach Hire"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
published: "2017-08-10"
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# Travel Coach Hire

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-667cc1ae-b582-4a3c-95f9-bd153f577082

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking bids for a tender titled "Travel Coach Hire" within the transport services sector, specifically focusing on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The procurement process is complete, with the contract awarded to NCT - Hopper Bus Services, valued at £645,938. Key dates include the tender end date on 15 January 2017, the contract start date on 16 January 2017, and the contract's completion on 31 July 2017. The procurement occurred in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in providing coach hire services. Businesses specialising in transport and logistics could benefit from the expertise developed through this contract, positioning them favourably for future bids in similar procurement processes. Engaging with such contracts can enhance their visibility and competence in a competitive market.

## Notice

Travel Coach Hire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4034e525-f305-41d4-997d-efead5153c34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £645,938 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £645,938 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCT - HOPPER BUS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2017 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4034e525-f305-41d4-997d-efead5153c34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4034e525-f305-41d4-997d-efead5153c34
  10th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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