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title: "PC19_003 Coach & Mini Bus Hire with Driver"
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# PC19_003 Coach & Mini Bus Hire with Driver

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fd05757-a52c-4d46-8b7a-a92689d1a5f2

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## Summary

The University of Kent has completed a procurement process titled "PC19_003 Coach & Mini Bus Hire with Driver." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically for the hire of buses and coaches with drivers, and has an allocated budget of £1,000,000. The contract period commenced on 2nd November 2020 and will continue until 1st November 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender was finalised on 9th October 2020.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in the hire of coaches and mini buses with drivers. Companies of various sizes, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for additional contracts within the specified timeframe. The involvement of multiple educational institutions, such as Canterbury Christ Church University and Mid Kent College, suggests potential for further growth in this segment.

## 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/18013201-480f-433a-b02c-990b53c789c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ASD COACHES; ASM COACHES; CROSSKEY COACHES; CROSSKEYS COACHES; GRANGE TRAVEL COACH HIRE; REGENT COACHES; SCOTLAND AND BATES; THE KINGS FERRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2020 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18013201-480f-433a-b02c-990b53c789c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18013201-480f-433a-b02c-990b53c789c0
  30th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=533238063
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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