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title: "Provision of Transport for Sports Fixtures"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
published: "2024-01-23"
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# Provision of Transport for Sports Fixtures

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d471dadb-dbdd-42e0-97e0-9bd982bb2cf2

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire recently awarded a contract for the provision of transport for sports fixtures. The buyer organisation, The University of Central Lancashire, sought a bus service provider for approximately 18 months, with a total value of £140,000. The contract period is from January 3, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure with the deadline for tender submissions set for November 27, 2023. The awarded contract details can be found here.

This opportunity for business growth targets SMEs and organizations in the transportation services sector. Businesses capable of providing bus services, particularly for sports events, are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, The University of Central Lancashire, located in Preston, United Kingdom, has identified a need for transportation services to support its sports teams. Interested parties can contact Natalia Piecyk at npiecyk3@uclan.ac.uk for more information.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY, IT IS AN AWARD NOTICE The University of Central Lancashire was seeking a bus service provider to provide transport for UCLan sports teams for the period of approx 18 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc5df8c-047d-440b-b569-af0d72de34d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TRAVELLERS CHOICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2024 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc5df8c-047d-440b-b569-af0d72de34d7
- 24 Oct 2023 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb87f16-1f5c-4b69-bb34-117ea841bfd3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc5df8c-047d-440b-b569-af0d72de34d7
  23rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb87f16-1f5c-4b69-bb34-117ea841bfd3
  24th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk

## Provenance

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