--- title: "The Provision of Coach, Minibus & Taxi Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a5dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a5dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a5dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a5dd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-02-15" --- # The Provision of Coach, Minibus & Taxi Services Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a5dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a5dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a5dd.json) ## Summary The University is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of coach, minibus, and taxi services. The procurement is divided into three lots - Minibus Requirements, General Coach Requirements, and Taxi Services, each aimed at delivering high-quality transport services to staff, students, and visitors within the University. The contract values range from £50,000 to £130,000, with a contract duration of 1440 days. The tender period ends on 22nd March 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the transportation sector to compete for contracts with Loughborough University. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly suitable. Companies with experience in providing transport services, focusing on quality, reliability, and safety, are well-positioned to pursue these opportunities. The University's emphasis on satisfaction and community relations presents a conducive environment for businesses looking to enhance their market presence through public procurement contracts. ## Notice The University is looking to establish a Framework Agreement which is split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Minibus Requirements (16 seats and below) Lot 2 - General Coach Requirements (over 17 seats) Lot 3 - Taxi Services Tenderers may bid for 1, 2 or 3 lots in total. For each Lot the University is looking to establish a maximum of 7 Suppliers. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Minibus Requirements (16 seats and below) Lot 1 - Minibus Requirements (16 seats and below) The University organises a variety of trips, including but not limited to: National sporting competitions and weekly games for LU/ Athletic union sports teams Student field trips Airport travel The main objective of the contract is to provide a high-quality transport service for staff, students and visitors within the University. The key considerations include, but are not limited to, health & safety of all passengers,' reliability and flexibility of service, staff, student and visitor satisfaction and promoting positive relations with the wider community. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4C2SU6VS83 Renewal: As per contract Documentation Lot 2 - General Coach Requirements (over 17 seats) Lot 2 - General Coach Requirements (over 17 seats) The University organises a variety of trips, including but not limited to: National sporting competitions and weekly games for LU/ Athletic union sports teams Student field trips Airport travel The main objective of the contract is to provide a high-quality transport service for staff, students and visitors within the University. The key considerations include, but are not limited to, health & safety of all passengers,' reliability and flexibility of service, staff, student and visitor satisfaction and promoting positive relations with the wider community. Renewal: As per contract documentation Lot 3 - Taxi Services Lot 3 - Taxi Services The University organises a variety of trips, including but not limited to: National sporting competitions and weekly games for LU/ Athletic union sports teams Student field trips Airport travel The main objective of the contract is to provide a high-quality transport service for staff, students and visitors within the University. The key considerations include, but are not limited to, health & safety of all passengers,' reliability and flexibility of service, staff, student and visitor satisfaction and promoting positive relations with the wider community. Renewal: As per contract documentation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004643-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £630,000 | | Lots value | £630,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY | | Locality | UK-LOUGHBOROUGH: AUDITING SERVICES. | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE11 3TU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby | | Westminster constituency | Loughborough | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121500 - Coaches - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 15 Feb 2023 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004643-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bipsolutions.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4C2SU6VS83 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-Loughborough:-Auditing-services.:-Hire-of-buses-and-coaches-with-driver./4C2SU6VS83 ## 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-h6vhtk-03a5dd. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a5dd.json.