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title: "1760 Coach & Mini Bus Travel Services Framework at De Montfort University, Leicester"
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# 1760 Coach & Mini Bus Travel Services Framework at De Montfort University, Leicester

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8165f7ad-bdfb-4a31-b33a-a9e92bd35dc1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves De Montfort University, seeking providers for the "1760 Coach & Mini Bus Travel Services Framework" in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This open tender aims to establish a framework agreement for hiring coach and mini bus services, enhancing partnership opportunities with selected operators. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 31 August 2022. Successful applicants will enter a contract that commences on 19 November 2022 and will last until 18 November 2026.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver coach and mini bus hire with drivers. It is an excellent chance for those looking to foster long-term relationships with a reputable educational institution while diversifying their client base. Operators interested in this contract should prepare to demonstrate their qualifications and capabilities as outlined in the tender documentation available on the In-Tend e-tendering portal.

## Notice

De Montfort University are seeking to appoint operators to two lots as part of a framework agreement for the appointment of suitably qualified and experienced coach and mini bus operators to provide a range of travel services. We are aiming to put together a framework agreement for coach and mini bus hire with a small number of operators so that we can work with coach operators, and increase the possibilities of creating better working relationships between the University and operators. It is also intended that this Framework will be made available to University of Leicester for their respective requirements. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc. can be found within our tender pack for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fca4a5-55e3-47b2-9e64-dcb8ffd65955 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2022 - 18 Nov 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | N/A |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fca4a5-55e3-47b2-9e64-dcb8ffd65955

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fca4a5-55e3-47b2-9e64-dcb8ffd65955
  29th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dmu.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home

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