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title: "PC19_003 Coach & Mini Bus Hire with Driver"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2020-05-25"
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# PC19_003 Coach & Mini Bus Hire with Driver

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8774b39c-5264-4ab9-ab4f-cfd61af03f88

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by The University of Kent, who is seeking offers for the tender titled "PC19_003 Coach & Mini Bus Hire with Driver." This initiative falls within the transport services industry and is located in Canterbury, UK. It is currently at the active planning stage, with the tender period closing on 26th June 2020. The selected contract will run from 7th September 2020 to 5th September 2024, using an open procurement method to encourage participation from various suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in coach and mini bus services, particularly those with driver provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, enabling them to expand their service offerings to educational institutions, including the University of Kent and other universities involved in this framework. Companies that can demonstrate reliability and quality in transport services, especially those accustomed to working with academic organisations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Framework for the hire of coaches and mini buses with driver for the following institutions: University of Kent Canterbury Christ Church University Mid Kent College University of Creative Arts and any other educational body which wishes to participate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11b95f8-4f1e-417d-9fcd-8e3603e29cd9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 5 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 25 May 2020 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11b95f8-4f1e-417d-9fcd-8e3603e29cd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11b95f8-4f1e-417d-9fcd-8e3603e29cd9
  25th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Hire-of-buses-and-coaches-with-driver./VP66T9VTPD
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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