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title: "Provision of Coach and Chauffeur Hire"
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# Provision of Coach and Chauffeur Hire

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b68525c7-7d1f-488b-95a8-de1d48f975cc

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Bus and Coach Hire services, including coach travel with drivers for both one-way and return journeys throughout the UK and potentially Europe. This procurement, initiated through a competitive tender process, aims to appoint qualified suppliers to ensure high-quality service, value for money, and passenger safety. The industry category for this tender falls under the "Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver" (CPV code: 60170000). The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 24th March 2025. The contract is valued at £2,000,000 and is set to run from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2029, with services to be delivered to Edgbaston, Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services to expand their operations and establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Birmingham. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for smaller enterprises aiming to grow their portfolio. Prospective suppliers should have the capability to provide well-maintained, legally compliant coaches, along with skilled administrative and driving staff to ensure the safety and comfort of university staff and students during their travels.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham has requirement for Bus and Coach 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 University expects to appoint operators to provide coach with driver hire for one-way and return journeys throughout the UK, and possibly into Europe too. These operators will employ suitably skilled, qualified and knowledgeable staff, both in terms of administration and driving, and make available a fleet of coaches which are suitable not only against legal requirements but also for the University staff and students to travel in safely and comfortably. Please see tender documents for more information:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8753e5-8b76-487c-afd4-49681e8fa2ab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| 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

- 20 Feb 2025 at 17:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8753e5-8b76-487c-afd4-49681e8fa2ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8753e5-8b76-487c-afd4-49681e8fa2ab
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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