--- title: "Provision of Coach and Chauffeuring Hire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b569df38-9560-4ba9-8a83-f1fb7c69dcbd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b569df38-9560-4ba9-8a83-f1fb7c69dcbd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b569df38-9560-4ba9-8a83-f1fb7c69dcbd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b569df38-9560-4ba9-8a83-f1fb7c69dcbd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2017-11-10" --- # Provision of Coach and Chauffeuring Hire Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b569df38-9560-4ba9-8a83-f1fb7c69dcbd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b569df38-9560-4ba9-8a83-f1fb7c69dcbd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b569df38-9560-4ba9-8a83-f1fb7c69dcbd.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently running a tender process for "Provision of Coach and Chauffeuring Hire" services. This procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically focusing on the hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. The tender is in the 'Planning' stage with a submission deadline set for 11 December 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 February 2018 and will run until 31 January 2020. Interested suppliers are invited to respond to a competitive tender aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement to deliver exemplary and cost-effective services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those offering coach and chauffeur hire. Companies capable of delivering high-quality passenger transport services, whether for academic trips or VIP transportation, will find the two defined lots valuable for their growth potential. Suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can leverage this chance to develop a partnership with a prominent educational institution, thereby enhancing their visibility and expanding their service contracts in the region. ## Notice The University of Birmingham has requirement for Coach and Chauffeuring Hire services for internal customers and students. The purpose of this competitive tender is to establish a Framework Agreement with suitably qualified Supplier(s) for these services ensuring that best practice, quality control, value for money and the safety of the passengers are adhered to by the successful Supplier(s). The requirement shall be split into 2 LOTs, Suppliers can either submit tender responses for one or both LOTs. All submissions must clearly state which LOT(s) they are tendering for. Lot 1 - Coach Hire The requirement is varied and forms an extremely important service to the Students, Budget Centres and Academics. The main requirement shall be for one day or weekend Student trips, collecting from the University of Birmingham campus to locations throughout the UK. Lot 2 - Chauffeur Hire The requirement forms an extremely important service to the University's Academics and VIPs, guests and colleagues. The successful Supplier(s) will be required to provide services to a professional standard at all times. The University is seeking competitive tenders from suitably qualified Services Providers with the aim of establishing an agreement with a provider(s) to supply a first class and cost effective service for the University. Additional information: Documents can be accessed by registering with https://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467269b-e6e8-4e56-94ac-f0edd68b6e1a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 10 Nov 2017 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467269b-e6e8-4e56-94ac-f0edd68b6e1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0467269b-e6e8-4e56-94ac-f0edd68b6e1a 10th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b569df38-9560-4ba9-8a83-f1fb7c69dcbd. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b569df38-9560-4ba9-8a83-f1fb7c69dcbd.json.