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title: "Graduation Coach Hire"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a05724e4-1b9c-4519-bc9d-74421e8f5fc0"
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published: "2017-11-30"
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# Graduation Coach Hire

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a05724e4-1b9c-4519-bc9d-74421e8f5fc0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Graduation Coach Hire" tender is being conducted by Aston University, located in Birmingham, England. The university is seeking services related to coach and driver hire for university graduations, with a total contract value of £125,000. This limited procurement method allows for competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender was published on 30 November 2017, and submissions are due by 18 January 2018, with the contract period commencing on 18 February 2018 and extending for three years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their businesses by competing in the transport services industry. Businesses that specialise in providing vehicle hire or driver services for larger groups will find this tender particularly relevant. With the focus on university graduations, companies that have experience in event transport logistics will be well-positioned to fulfil the requirements of Aston University.

## Notice

Coach and Driver hire for University Graduations. The advert and tender documents can be found accessed via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=382baab0-d2d5-e711-80e6-005056b64545 Additional information: Access to tender documents via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=382baab0-d2d5-e711-80e6-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0897446e-8b17-4eef-b9b6-29fa925ce289 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2018 - 18 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

- 30 Nov 2017 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0897446e-8b17-4eef-b9b6-29fa925ce289

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0897446e-8b17-4eef-b9b6-29fa925ce289
  30th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=382baab0-d2d5-e711-80e6-005056b64545

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