--- title: "Supply of Self Drive Vehicle Hire : Mini Buses and Vans" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e089e031-55d0-4c5d-8015-9ac8ff4e4629" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e089e031-55d0-4c5d-8015-9ac8ff4e4629" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e089e031-55d0-4c5d-8015-9ac8ff4e4629.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e089e031-55d0-4c5d-8015-9ac8ff4e4629.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2017-04-12" --- # Supply of Self Drive Vehicle Hire : Mini Buses and Vans Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e089e031-55d0-4c5d-8015-9ac8ff4e4629 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e089e031-55d0-4c5d-8015-9ac8ff4e4629) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e089e031-55d0-4c5d-8015-9ac8ff4e4629.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply of self-drive vehicle hire, specifically mini buses and vans, through a tender process designated FRAM256/17. The procurement is classified under the motor vehicles industry category and takes place in Edgbaston, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 19th June 2017, and the contract is expected to start on 1st August 2017, lasting until 31st July 2019. The estimated annual value of the contract ranges from £35,000 to £90,000, although as a framework agreement, actual expenditure will vary based on demand. This opportunity presents an excellent avenue for growth for businesses specialising in vehicle hire services, particularly those offering mini buses and vans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the University aims to establish agreements with suitably qualified providers to ensure a high-quality, cost-effective service. The procurement method allows for competitive tenders, making this an ideal chance for local businesses to engage with a prominent educational institution. ## Notice The University of Birmingham has a requirement for the provision of Self Drive Vehicle Hire of Mini Buses and Vans. The University is seeking competitive tenders from suitably qualified Providers with the aim of establishing an agreement with a provider(s) to supply a first class and cost effective service for the University fleet. The value of the requirement can vary year on year and figures of PS35k to PS90k per annum have been used for this notice based on previous activity. However as a framework agreement, expenditure will be on a call off basis and there is no guarantee of contract value. Additional information: The Expression of Interest will be required in the form of a completed Pre Qualification Questionnaire. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf878b50-6567-49d9-88b2-2796dcd11fe7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 34136000 - Vans ## Release History - 12 Apr 2017 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf878b50-6567-49d9-88b2-2796dcd11fe7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf878b50-6567-49d9-88b2-2796dcd11fe7 12th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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