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title: "The Provision of Coach, Minibus & Taxi Services"
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# The Provision of Coach, Minibus & Taxi Services

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3a6004f-b440-4178-bf3e-f66165ba8abf

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## Summary

The procurement process is being carried out by Loughborough University for the provision of Coach, Minibus & Taxi Services. The contract falls under the industry category of Hire of buses and coaches with driver. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 22nd March 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st June 2023 and end on 31st May 2027. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the total contract value is GBP 630,000. The location for service delivery is in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presented by Loughborough University offers potential growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services industry. Businesses providing coach, minibus, or taxi services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested suppliers can bid for one, two, or all three lots outlined by the University, with a maximum of 7 suppliers to be selected for each lot. The establishment of a Framework Agreement further enhances the potential for long-term business relationships and steady revenue streams for successful suppliers.

## Notice

The University is looking to establish a Framework Agreement which is split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Minibus Requirements (16 seats and below) Lot 2 - General Coach Requirements (over 17 seats) Lot 3 - Taxi Services Tenderers may bid for 1, 2 or 3 lots in total. For each Lot the University is looking to establish a maximum of 7 Suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3f4b25-d768-45c0-af5e-fbf6a2af4432 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £630,000 |
| 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | UK-LOUGHBOROUGH: AUDITING SERVICES. |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3f4b25-d768-45c0-af5e-fbf6a2af4432

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3f4b25-d768-45c0-af5e-fbf6a2af4432
  15th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-Loughborough:-Auditing-services.:-Hire-of-buses-and-coaches-with-driver./4C2SU6VS83
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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