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title: "PURCON 973 Coach and Minibus Transport Framework"
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# PURCON 973 Coach and Minibus Transport Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4f2a71e-b9f3-4b0f-a05e-88dd92b61d99

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia is currently seeking tenders for the "PURCON 973 Coach and Minibus Transport Framework", which involves the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. This service is aimed at transportation for students, faculty staff, guests, and sports teams to various destinations within the UK, including local and national locations. The tender is in the active stage with a closing date for submissions set for 25 November 2021. The contract period will commence on 1 February 2022 and continue until 1 February 2025. The procurement process follows an open procedure above the threshold, allowing a broad range of bidders to apply.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services to expand their client base through collaboration with a reputable institution like the University of East Anglia. Businesses capable of providing reliable coach and minibus hire services, particularly those with experience in handling diverse transport requirements for educational and corporate sectors, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this framework could open doors to long-term relationships and further contracts within the education sector and beyond.

## Notice

The University of East Anglia have a requirement for the transportation of Students, Faculty Staff, Guests, Sports Teams and Business professionals throughout the academic year, to a number of local and national destinations. The ITT document pack will outline the University's minimum specification for the purposes of participating in a Framework Agreement which consists of multiple approved operators. Additional information: If you are interested in this contract, documents available on UEA 's InTend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/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/deab0ad9-9ee9-451d-8ef8-07775aad74ca |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 13:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deab0ad9-9ee9-451d-8ef8-07775aad74ca
- 27 Oct 2021 at 15:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deab0ad9-9ee9-451d-8ef8-07775aad74ca
- 27 Oct 2021 at 15:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deab0ad9-9ee9-451d-8ef8-07775aad74ca
- 27 Oct 2021 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deab0ad9-9ee9-451d-8ef8-07775aad74ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deab0ad9-9ee9-451d-8ef8-07775aad74ca
  3rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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