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title: "NTU/21/2001/DS and UoN/1453/ITT/DL Provision of Coach and Minibus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b757"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
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# NTU/21/2001/DS and UoN/1453/ITT/DL Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b757

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## Summary

The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Nottingham are collaborating on a tender titled "Provision of Coach and Minibus Services," which falls under the services category in the transport industry. The procurement process has been initiated and is currently active with an open methodology. The tender seeks to procure high-quality coaches ranging from 25 to 85 passengers, primarily for transportation within the United Kingdom, including schools, museums, and city attractions. The submission deadline for expressions of interest is set for 2nd July 2021, with bids to be opened on the same date at 12:01 PM. The total value of the contract is approximately £2.72 million, with a potential duration of four years, including renewal options.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that provide executive and standard coach and minibus hires. Companies that focus on sustainable transport solutions and adhere to high safety and service standards will be well-suited to compete. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender allows for a variety of bidding options and could boost their visibility in the education and transportation sector. With NTU and the University of Nottingham closely working together, businesses can leverage this collaboration to understand the specific needs and preferences of these institutions for potential future contracts.

## Notice

The supply of executive and high-quality standard coaches in immaculate condition both inside and outside, ranging in sizes from 25 to 85 passengers on a mixture of private hires. The majority of The Groups requirements lies within the United Kingdom and primarily for the transportation to other universities, colleges, schools, museums, local businesses, city attractions, airports, railway stations, Eurostar, and sport related trips. For the purpose of the tender, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham will be referred to as The Group. The Group will collaborate during the tender programme to find solutions that best suit its requirements and will manage any contract thereafter jointly. The Group and tenderers benefit from the close geographical location of the awarding authorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of executive and high-quality standard coaches in immaculate condition both inside and outside, ranging in sizes from 25 to 85 passengers on a mixture of private hires. A mixture of Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6 standard and executive coaches and Euro 5 and Euro 6 minibuses. The majority of The Groups requirements lies within the United Kingdom and primarily for the transportation to other universities, colleges, schools, museums, local businesses, city attractions, airports, railway stations, Eurostar, and sport related trips. The requirements entails a combination of one day tours to more complex journeys, with multiple stopping points and in some cases lasting more than one day. All vehicles must have the Suppliers' name and vinyl branding applied to the outside of the vehicle for ease of stakeholder identification.

Renewal: 2 + 1 + 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024590-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,720,000 |
| Lots value | £2,720,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,720,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | FREEWAY COACHES; JOHNSON BROS TOURS; SHARPE & SONS (NOTTINGHAM; SILVERDALE TOURS (NOTTINGHAM; SKILLS MOTOR COACHES; TIGER EUROPEAN (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024590-2021
- 2 Jun 2021 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012261-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ntu.ac.uk
- http://www.silverdaletours.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ntu
- https://www.freeway-coaches.co.uk/
- https://www.johnsonstours.co.uk/
- https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
- https://www.sharpesofnottingham.com/
- https://www.skills.co.uk/
- https://www.tiger-european.com/

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