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title: "Coach and Minibus Lease Hire Framework"
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# Coach and Minibus Lease Hire Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e8a68be-acbc-4c3e-abb4-26e1f98e66e3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Coach and Minibus Lease Hire Framework" was initiated by the University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, England. This project, classified under the service industry category of "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV code: 60172000), involved an open procurement method with an estimated contract value of £1,400,000 and a minimum value of £960,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2022 and will run until 1st February 2025. The tender was awarded on 25th January 2022, following its completion prior to the deadline of 26th November 2021.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the transport sector. Companies engaged in leasing and providing transportation services, particularly those with a focus on bus and coach hire, are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. The involvement of multiple suppliers indicates a competitive landscape, encouraging businesses that can demonstrate reliability, quality service, and value to seize this opportunity for growth.

## Notice

Documents can be found via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62659f6b-ebca-4091-b596-be5cbb01ae83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | DOLPHIN COACHES; FREESTONES COACHES; ICT COACHES; JUBILEE COACHES (ROLLESBY; MARETT'S CHARIOTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62659f6b-ebca-4091-b596-be5cbb01ae83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62659f6b-ebca-4091-b596-be5cbb01ae83
  25th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home

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