--- title: "The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE" published: "2025-02-20" --- # The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a4.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), acting on behalf of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), has initiated a tender for "The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services". This public procurement process, currently in the tender stage as of 20th February 2025, falls under the services industry category, specifically for the hire of buses and coaches with drivers (CPV 60172000). The project is located within the United Kingdom, and it involves an estimated contract value of £16,686,000. The initial contract period is 24 months, with potential extensions bringing the total possible duration to 48 months. The tender submissions are expected by the deadline of 10th April 2025, with the award process starting the same day. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in transportation services, particularly those that can provide reliable and professional coach and driver hire services. With a balanced evaluation weighting 45% on technical questions, 10% on social value and sustainability, and 45% on pricing, businesses with strong technical expertise, a commitment to sustainable practices, and competitive pricing stand a good chance. The open procurement process and electronic submission method ensure a transparent and accessible opportunity for both small and large service providers to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial business growth and long-term collaboration with the MPS. ## Notice On behalf of the contracting authority, Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking through this tender opportunity to invite potential Suppliers to tender for The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services. The weighting applied to the procurement is as follows (excluding Pass/Fail criteria): 45% ITT Technical questions, 10% Social Value and Sustainability and 45% Pricing. A total of 100% weighting. All Tenderer's will be ranked using combined scores across all evaluated sections (not just price). Bids will be evaluated against MEAT. The MPS/Authority have advertised an estimated contract value of PS16,686,000. The MPS shall be awarding a contract for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the contract by a further 12 months and an additional 12 months. Total contract term with extensions included, 48 months. It is strongly advisable to fully review the MPS Statement of Requirements (SoR) for this tender opportunity before attempting to complete any tender response documents. The ITT will be conducted via the PCR 2015 Open procedure hosted on the MPS e-Tendering platform, Coupa. Potential suppliers wishing to participate in this ITT opportunity and view all/any associated tender documents are invited to register via the following link https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice (please copy and paste the link into your internet browser) The Coupa Sourcing Event reference is 1786. Please search for this sourcing event reference. The MPS/Authority without liability will reserve the right to make any changes necessary to any tender documentation whilst in publication. Any changes made will be communicated accordingly via the Coupa portal. All bidders and subsequently the successful supplier shall acknowledge from this notice that revenue from the contract is not guaranteed through the life of the contract including any extensions taken up. The Tenderer is strongly advised to read all tender documentation and familiarise themselves before attempting to complete ITT response documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 On behalf of the contracting authority, Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is seeking through this tender opportunity to invite potential Suppliers to tender for The Provision of Coach & Driver Hire Services. The weighting applied to the procurement is as follows (excluding Pass/Fail criteria): 45% ITT Technical questions, 10% Social Value and Sustainability and 45% Pricing. A total of 100% weighting. All Tenderer's will be ranked using combined scores across all evaluated sections (not just price). Bids will be evaluated against MEAT. The MPS/Authority have advertised an estimated contract value of PS16,686,000. The MPS shall be awarding a contract for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend the contract by a further 12 months and an additional 12 months. Total contract term with extensions included, 48 months. It is strongly advisable to fully review the MPS Statement of Requirements (SoR) for this tender opportunity before attempting to complete any tender response documents. The ITT will be conducted via the PCR 2015 Open procedure hosted on the MPS e-Tendering platform, Coupa. Potential suppliers wishing to participate in this ITT opportunity and view all/any associated tender documents are invited to register via the following link https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice (please copy and paste the link into your internet browser) The Coupa Sourcing Event reference is 1786. Please search for this sourcing event reference. The MPS/Authority without liability will reserve the right to make any changes necessary to any tender documentation whilst in publication. Any changes made will be communicated accordingly via the Coupa portal. All bidders and subsequently the successful supplier shall acknowledge from this notice that revenue from the contract is not guaranteed through the life of the contract including any extensions taken up. The Tenderer is strongly advised to read all tender documentation and familiarise themselves before attempting to complete ITT response documents. Options: The contract maybe subject to extensions subject to circumstance at the time. Renewal: The services shall be re-tendered upon natural expiry of contract unless terminated earlier or the contract is required to be extended by time and value to ensure continuation of service provision whilst a re-tender programme is underway. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006072-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,686,000 | | Lots value | £16,686,000 | | 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006072-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://supplier.coupahost.com/quotes/public_events?customer=metpolice ## 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-04e4a4. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4a4.json.