---
title: "Tender for the Provision of Coach Hire Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02deb6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-24"
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# Tender for the Provision of Coach Hire Services

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02deb6

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## Summary

The Belfast City Council has initiated the "Tender for the Provision of Coach Hire Services," classified under the CPV code for "Hire of buses and coaches with driver." This procurement process is currently active and falls within the services category. The tender submission period ends on 11 October 2021, with bids to be opened on the same date. The contract value is estimated at £560,000, and services will be delivered primarily within the Belfast region, UKN06. The procurement method used is the open procedure, suggesting broad participation is encouraged.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that provide minibus and coach hire with drivers. Companies offering responsive customer service, effective emergency and breakdown procedures, and a satisfactory pricing strategy will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for contract renewal after two years may provide additional incentives for businesses to engage in this tender, thereby facilitating long-term business growth in the sector.

## Notice

The Council require the Provision of minibus / coach hire services (with driver) for the efficient, responsive and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council require the Provision of minibus / coach hire services (with driver) for the efficient, responsive and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested. Additional information: During the contract period the Council may introduce additional requirements or incur price increases. The cost of this possibility has been estimated in the contract value figure above.

Renewal: The contract shall be for a period of two years with the option to renew on an annual basis for a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002094-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £560,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELFAST BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002094-2022
- 8 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022343-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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