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title: "349 Graduation Coach Hire"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-03-13"
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# 349 Graduation Coach Hire

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bcd7956-2416-4cc3-918b-32bcab0d9777

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking contracts for "349 Graduation Coach Hire" within the transport services sector, specifically for motor vehicles accommodating ten or more passengers. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 1st March 2018, and the contract period extending from 13th March 2018 to 31st March 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £125,000, and the tender period for bids ended on 18th January 2018. This procurement aims to fulfil requirements located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in coach and transport services. Companies specialising in coach hire—especially those with experience in providing transport for educational institutions or large events—would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Johnson Coach & Bus Travel indicates a potential market for similar service providers looking to expand their clientele in the academic sector.

## Notice

Coach hire for use at Aston University Graduations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32e15c3-d170-4de7-8a00-c9bc19e0a833 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,608 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHNSON COACH & BUS TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32e15c3-d170-4de7-8a00-c9bc19e0a833

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d32e15c3-d170-4de7-8a00-c9bc19e0a833
  13th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=382baab0-d2d5-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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