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title: "T24/0065 - Coach Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fb2f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# T24/0065 - Coach Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb2f

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is seeking to appoint a provider for coach services, including drivers, for journeys within the UK and occasionally within the EU. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by Thursday 17th April at 12:00. The contract value is £1,380,000 gross (£1,150,000 net) and falls under the category of services, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is governed by the GPA and CPTPP standards. The tender period ends on 26th April 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the coach services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in vehicle hire and driver provisioning are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for broad participation, ensuring a competitive environment where quality and pricing are key criteria. The extended contract period provides long-term stability and potential for consistent revenue streams, making this a lucrative opportunity for suitable vendors.

## Notice

We are looking to appoint a Coach Service provider which includes drivers to facilitate various journeys both within the UK and on occasions, within the EU. Please note, the deadline for submissions is Thursday 17th April at 12:00. All submissions must be made by this date and time to be considered. Please disregard the deadline date in the notice. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=936455145

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012198-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,150,000 |
| Lots value | £1,150,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 10:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012198-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012198-2025
  1st April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/.
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=936455145
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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