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title: "University of Edinburgh - Coach Hire Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c5f0"
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published: "2023-08-02"
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# University of Edinburgh - Coach Hire Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c5f0

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed an award process for Coach Hire Services. This tender was open to multiple participating institutions, including Scotland's Rural College, Edinburgh College, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Heriot Watt University. The procurement process, led by the University of Edinburgh, focused on engaging suitably qualified contractors to provide these services while emphasising best practices, overall value for money, and social responsibility and sustainability. The contract was awarded to multiple suppliers to ensure prompt and reliable coach hire services fulfilling specific quality and responsiveness criteria.

This tender by the University of Edinburgh for Coach Hire Services presents an opportunity for contractors who can provide high-quality, responsive services in the transport industry. Companies experienced in delivering reliable coach hire services with a strong emphasis on quality control, flexibility, and sustainable practices would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful contractors must be capable of meeting the rigorous service standards set by the University and other participating institutions, ensuring timely and efficient transportation services that align with the contract terms and conditions.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is going out to tender for Coach Hire Services. While the University of Edinburgh will lead this tender process Participating Institutions include the Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh College, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Heriot Watt University. The purpose of this competitive tender is to engage suitably qualified and experienced Contractor's to provide Coach Hire Services using best practice, overall value for money, and Social Responsibility and Sustainability principles. The successful Contractor's must be willing to play an active and effective role as a partner in understanding the needs and requirements of a large and complex organisation and will be expected to support the University through the delivery of a comprehensive and thorough range of services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.2 The University of Edinburgh is going out to tender for Coach Hire Services. While the University of Edinburgh will lead this tender process Participating Institutions include the Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh College, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Heriot Watt University. The purpose of this competitive tender is to engage suitably qualified and experienced Contractor's to provide Coach Hire Services using best practice, overall value for money, and Social Responsibility and Sustainability principles. The successful Contractor's must be willing to play an active and effective role as a partner in understanding the needs and requirements of a large and complex organisation and will be expected to support the University through the delivery of a comprehensive and thorough range of services. The Contractor must provide a prompt and reliable Coach Hire Service that maintains the highest level of quality 52 weeks per year. The service must be responsive to the needs of all University of Edinburgh users and offer flexibility to adapt to emerging needs. The service provision must consistently meet the required collection, departure and arrival at destination times agreed by the customer when placing an order. Sufficient staff capability should be made available to allow a booking to be made at any time during office hours. Any alteration in the agreed booking schedule is to be advised to the University and Participating Institutions immediately it becomes known by the appropriate member of the contractor's staff. More information can be found in Schedule 3 of the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022418-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Tendering will take place in 2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ABBOT TRAVEL; BODYSHOP EDINBURGH T/A COACH HIRE EDINBURGH; LOTHIAN MOTORCOACHES; RATHO COACHES; WILLIAM HUNTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2023 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022418-2023
- 3 May 2023 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012636-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730584
- https://www.ed.ac.uk/procurement/informationforsuppliers

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