--- title: "ID 5401460 Tourism Northern Ireland - Provision of Private Coach Hire Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c80d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c80d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c80d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c80d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND" published: "2025-04-02" --- # ID 5401460 Tourism Northern Ireland - Provision of Private Coach Hire Services Buyer: TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c80d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c80d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c80d.json) ## Summary Tourism Northern Ireland is seeking suppliers for the provision of private coach hire services to support various Familiarisation Trips and Business Events across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The procurement title is "ID 5401460 Tourism Northern Ireland - Provision of Private Coach Hire Services" and falls under the services category, specifically the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with contracts signed on April 2, 2025. The procurement method used is the open procedure. Important dates to note include the tender period end date on January 24, 2025, bid validity period end date on April 24, 2025, and lots include both large executive and luxury coaches and small to medium-sized VIP and executive coaches. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those specialising in passenger vehicle hire with drivers. The total estimated contract value of £500,000 highlights the significant potential for revenue. Moreover, the contract is split into two distinct lots, allowing flexibility for businesses to bid for large executive and luxury coaches or small to medium-sized VIP and executive coaches, or both. The procurement process will favour companies with robust delivery methodologies, strong contract management and contingency plans, social value contributions, and competitive pricing. SMEs, especially local firms, can leverage their agility and local knowledge to compete effectively. Consistent high performance and adherence to contract requirements will be critical for long-term success and avoiding performance-related penalties. ## Notice TNI has a requirement for the provision of private coach hire services to facilitate a number of Familiarisation Trips and Business Events throughout each year. The service will entail the collection and transportation of persons as directed by TNI to and from various locations throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Tourism NI is now seeking to establish a contract to appoint Supplier(s) to provide coaching and transport services to help deliver it's FAM trips and Business Events and achieve Tourism NI's overarching objectives. The contract will be separated into Lots, one for each of the requirements below, which will be dictated by the FAM type and visitor and the business event requirements. Lot 1 Large Executive and Luxury Coaches Lot 2 Small to Medium Sized VIP and Executive Coaches There is no limit on the number of Lots a Tenderer can submit a tender for or can be awarded. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Large Executive and Luxury Coaches TNI has a requirement for the provision of private coach hire services to facilitate a number of Familiarisation Trips and Business Events throughout each year. The service will entail the collection and transportation of persons as directed by TNI to and from various locations throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Tourism NI is now seeking to establish a contract to appoint Supplier(s) to provide coaching and transport services to help deliver it's FAM trips and Business Events and achieve Tourism NI's overarching objectives. The contract will be separated into Lots, one for each of the requirements below, which will be dictated by the FAM type and visitor and the business event requirements. Lot 1 Large Executive and Luxury Coaches Lot 2 Small to Medium Sized VIP and Executive Coaches There is no limit on the number of Lots a Tenderer can submit a tender for or can be awarded. Options: The initial contract period is for three years. there are two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. Lot 2 Small to Medium Sized VIP and Executive Coaches TNI has a requirement for the provision of private coach hire services to facilitate a number of Familiarisation Trips and Business Events throughout each year. The service will entail the collection and transportation of persons as directed by TNI to and from various locations throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Tourism NI is now seeking to establish a contract to appoint Supplier(s) to provide coaching and transport services to help deliver it's FAM trips and Business Events and achieve Tourism NI's overarching objectives. The contract will be separated into Lots, one for each of the requirements below, which will be dictated by the FAM type and visitor and the business event requirements. Lot 1 Large Executive and Luxury Coaches Lot 2 Small to Medium Sized VIP and Executive Coaches There is no limit on the number of Lots a Tenderer can submit a tender for or can be awarded. Options: The initial contract period is for three years. there are two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012615-2025 | | 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 | 2 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 7ES | | 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 | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | QUINN COACHES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 2 Apr 2025 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012615-2025 - 13 Dec 2024 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040311-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## 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-04c80d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c80d.json.