---
title: "Provision of Coach and Minibus Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05127b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05127b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-14"
---

# Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05127b

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University is planning a procurement process for the 'Provision of Coach and Minibus Services', falling under the services category, planned primarily in the UK region of Nottingham. As a public authority in sub-central government, NTU is issuing a planned procurement notice for the hiring of buses and coaches with drivers. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a framework agreement expected. The tender value is estimated at £2,200,000, with a contract period from 12 October 2025 to 11 October 2029. Key dates include a future notice date set for 17 June 2025. The procurement activity takes place under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those capable of providing coach and minibus hire services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly beneficial and are encouraged to compete, given its suitability for these types of enterprises. The substantial contract value and long-term commitment offer a chance for growth and market entry for firms ready to form a framework agreement with Nottingham Trent University.

## Notice

The Provision of Coach and Minibus Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021021-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 06:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021021-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021021-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ntu.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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