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title: "Coach Hire, Mini Bus, Luxury Taxis & Taxi Services"
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# Coach Hire, Mini Bus, Luxury Taxis & Taxi Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c3f7323-460f-40f5-a80e-0dde6b8c9cbb

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## Summary

The University of Bath is seeking offers for a tender titled "Coach Hire, Mini Bus, Luxury Taxis & Taxi Services", which belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage and was published on 15th June 2018. The tender period will close on 14th September 2018, and the resulting contract, structured as a framework agreement, is set to commence on 8th October 2018, lasting until 7th October 2020. The tender is divided into five lots, covering various transportation services, and is following a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in transport and logistics, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services, such as minibus and coach hire. Companies that can manage the requirements for the different vehicle capacities and provide excellent customer service are well-suited to compete in this tender. This framework agreement will allow successful bidders to establish a long-term relationship with a notable institution, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth in the public sector.

## Notice

The contract will encompass Minibus. Coach hire services with a driver for the University and Taxi Services (Local & Airport Taxis). It is proposed that the contract be divided into 5 lots: Lot 1: Minibuses with driver (up to and including 16 passengers) Lot 2: Minibuses with driver (17 to 29 passengers) Lot 3: Coaches with driver (30 passengers and greater) Lot 4: Luxury coaches with driver (20 passengers +) Lot 5: Taxis (Local & Airport Taxis) The result of this tendering exercise will be a framework agreement potentially consisting of multiple suppliers for each of the above lots. Suppliers are able to bid for one or more of the above lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219b1fdc-33f8-4e3f-afc4-a6a862f4a19d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2018 - 7 Oct 2020 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2018 at 11:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219b1fdc-33f8-4e3f-afc4-a6a862f4a19d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219b1fdc-33f8-4e3f-afc4-a6a862f4a19d
  15th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Hire-of-buses-and-coaches-with-driver./4VCF9YTTCK
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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