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title: "Transport for Sporting Activity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047097"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER"
published: "2024-09-16"
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# Transport for Sporting Activity

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047097

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## Summary

The University of Ulster, based in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Transport for Sporting Activity." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, with a focus on sports transportation. The awarded contract, valued at £462,195, was granted to J&K Coaches and commenced on 1st September 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which included electronic auctions. Notably, the contract covers transportation needs for the university's three campuses in Belfast, Coleraine, and Derry-Londonderry, and involves provisions for overnight and weekend travel including driver accommodation. The entire process adhered to the GPA and was conducted under the legal framework of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with a sufficient fleet to manage simultaneous requirements from multiple locations without the need for subletting. Companies that can comply with the high standards demanded by the University of Ulster, particularly in terms of fleet quality, booking processes, and account management, will find such tenders a lucrative avenue for expansion. Large-scale transport service providers, especially those familiar with the logistics of overnight and weekend travel, will be well-placed to benefit from participating in similar future procurement opportunities, fostering growth and enhancing their service portfolios.

## Notice

UU Sport wish to appoint a suitable supplier to provide our clubs and teams from our three campuses (Belfast, Coleraine and Derry-Londonderry) with transport to their chosen activities. There may be instances where there are buses leaving from all three campuses at the same time so any potential supplier must have a fleet of vehicles to cover this as subletting business is not permitted. There will also be overnight and weekend travel included and accommodation will be provided for drivers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UU Sport wish to appoint a suitable supplier to provide our clubs and teams from our three campuses (Belfast, Coleraine and Derry-Londonderry) with transport to their chosen activities. There may be instances where there are buses leaving from all three campuses at the same time so any potential supplier must have a fleet of vehicles to cover this as subletting business is not permitted. There will also be overnight and weekend travel included and accommodation will be provided for drivers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029614-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £462,195 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J&K COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 18:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029614-2024
- 17 Jun 2024 at 17:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018679-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ulster.ac.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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