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title: "Great Minds Tour Bus"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71394b7a-d246-4f0d-822a-aebf49de6103"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY"
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# Great Minds Tour Bus

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71394b7a-d246-4f0d-822a-aebf49de6103

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Staffordshire University, which is seeking services for the "Great Minds Tour Bus," a fully wrapped vinyl double-decker bus complete with a driver. This tender falls under the "Specialist vehicles" industry category and is located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 16th September 2019 and concluding on 15th September 2023. The original tender was published on 9th April 2019, and the tender period ended on 13th May 2019, with the award decision announced on 31st May 2019. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in vehicle production and rental services. Companies that have experience in providing bespoke transport solutions and those capable of managing logistics for events would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the potential for extended service delivery over several years, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and enhance their market presence in the transport sector.

## Notice

Production and hire of a fully wrapped vinyl Wrapped Double Decker Bus complete with driver

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8679a911-d47d-4481-9439-1495948385f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 15 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMBUS.COM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 31 May 2019 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8679a911-d47d-4481-9439-1495948385f4
- 9 Apr 2019 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eaf5488-2a96-409e-9b9f-5e696836c20a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8679a911-d47d-4481-9439-1495948385f4
  31st May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eaf5488-2a96-409e-9b9f-5e696836c20a
  9th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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