--- title: "Bus and Coach Hire with driver" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb80a3f3-10f5-4350-a5f4-30e965b5d76e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb80a3f3-10f5-4350-a5f4-30e965b5d76e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb80a3f3-10f5-4350-a5f4-30e965b5d76e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb80a3f3-10f5-4350-a5f4-30e965b5d76e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2022-08-10" --- # Bus and Coach Hire with driver Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb80a3f3-10f5-4350-a5f4-30e965b5d76e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb80a3f3-10f5-4350-a5f4-30e965b5d76e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb80a3f3-10f5-4350-a5f4-30e965b5d76e.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is seeking a one-stop shop supplier for its Bus & Coach hire with driver requirements from October 2022 to October 2025, with possible extensions. The estimated contract value is GBP £900,000 over 5 years. The closing date for submission of tenders is 12 noon on Monday, 12th September 2022. The procurement category is services, and the tender is an open procedure above threshold. This tender from the University of Sunderland offers growth opportunities for business entities in the bus and coach hire sector. Suitable businesses should have a variety of vehicles, inclusive of those with wheelchair access, and must provide a clear booking process, fleet maintenance, and experienced drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period starts in October 2022 and can be extended up to October 2027, allowing for potential long-term business relationships. ## Notice The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to engage with a one stop shop supplier for its Bus & Coach hire with driver requirements, from approximately October 2022 to October 2025 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking it to a possible October 2027 contract). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP PS900,000 over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS180,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 50% of the original anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award. Our coach and bus requirements vary throughout the year and in the past have included various student sports team journeys, school visits to and from our Sunderland campuses, open-day shuttle buses across the campuses, airport collections, various student trips across the North-East and beyond (including for example our London Campus), and any other journeys that may be required (both ad-hoc and routine). Bus and coach providers must have available a variety of vehicles to ensure the specific journey and groups are serviced appropriately (including some with wheelchair access, etc). Additionally, a clear booking process, essential duty of care, fleet maintenance and cleanliness, clear management responsibilities and experienced fully trained drivers are required to meet our requirements. By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required. Closing date for submission of tenders is 12 noon Monday 12th September 2022 Additional information: Please express your interest, download the tender documents, complete and return via InTend by the deadline 12 noon Monday 12th September 2022 Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as ERDF, DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5974d61-5a69-489a-8a7d-8978240dd4d6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Oct 2022 - 17 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | 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 SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 10 Aug 2022 at 17:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5974d61-5a69-489a-8a7d-8978240dd4d6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5974d61-5a69-489a-8a7d-8978240dd4d6 10th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/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-fb80a3f3-10f5-4350-a5f4-30e965b5d76e. 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