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# Bus and Coach Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68cd3e79-0adf-4c55-b16e-42275ade2154

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## Summary

The University of Brighton is conducting a tender for "Bus and Coach Services," aimed at providing inter-site bus services and coach/minibus services for university activities. The procurement is classified under the CPV category for the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, with a total contract value of £1.5 million. The tender process is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for 28 March 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2022 and will last until 31 August 2024, covering services within the Brighton area and Varley Park.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that offer bus and coach hire with drivers. Companies equipped to manage logistics for educational institutions or that can handle student and staff transport efficiently may find this an ideal competition to enter. As it is a selective procurement method, interested providers will need to register on the SE Shared Services eSourcing portal to submit their bids, thereby ensuring a streamlined application process that could favour well-organised and responsive businesses.

## Notice

The University wishes to appoint a contractor under two Lots. Lot One: to provide a weekday, day time, term-time inter-site bus service for its students and staff between campuses in the Brighton area and Varley Park. Lot Two: to provide coach and mini-bus services for University activities, including teaching and research trips and social activities. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d844699-bf31-40e9-9f7f-db7983350def |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 BRIGHTON |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 4AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Moulsecoomb & Bevendean |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d844699-bf31-40e9-9f7f-db7983350def

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d844699-bf31-40e9-9f7f-db7983350def
  23rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.brighton.ac.uk/about-us/working-with-us/supplier-information/index.aspx
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities

## Provenance

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