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title: "Student Bus Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2021-11-08"
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# Student Bus Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86931012-03f7-4e66-8d17-03139ad3baeb

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed the procurement process for 'Student Bus Services', valued at £85,204. This service, classified under the CPV code for the hire of buses and coaches with driver, was initiated to cover transportation needs during September and October 2021 while a new contract was finalised following a full OJEU tender process. The contract period was from 6th September 2021 to 31st October 2021, and the procurement method used was a dispensation. The tender submission period ended on 5th March 2021, with the contract awarded to Trent Motor Traction Co Ltd as of 1st September 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly those specialising in bus and coach hire with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, as the buyer has indicated a preference for suppliers that fall within this category. Companies looking to grow their operations in the East Midlands region should consider exploring similar contracts, especially in the education sector, where ongoing transport needs are prevalent.

## Notice

This Dispensation is to cover the months of September and October 2021 whilst new Contract is finalised following full OJEU Tender process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5f0a83-5739-460e-998d-df3d7d180eda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Dispensation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,204 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,204 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRENT MOTOR TRACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5f0a83-5739-460e-998d-df3d7d180eda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab5f0a83-5739-460e-998d-df3d7d180eda
  8th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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