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title: "Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058edc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058edc

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## Summary

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, Kent, has recently completed a public procurement contracting process for minibus and coach hire services with drivers. This procurement, under the title "Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver", falls under the "services" industry category, specifically classified as the hire of buses and coaches with a driver (CPV code 60172000). Conducted through an open procedure, it aimed to establish a framework agreement for transport operators. The award stage resulted in contracts signed on 5th January 2026 with multiple suppliers, including ASD Transport, Bayliss Executive Travel Limited, Chalkwell Coach Hire, and Zeelo Ltd., each awarded a contract worth £200,000. The procurement process involved electronic and written submissions and targeted a completion period by early January 2026 within the UKJ4 delivery region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for transport service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to integrate into a valuable framework agreement with a prominent educational institution. Businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing facilities for up to 60 passengers, could greatly benefit from such an initiative. The emphasis on quality and price as awarding criteria allows companies that excel in service delivery and competitive pricing to thrive. By participating in tenders like these, service providers can expand their reach and secure stable engagements with reputable organisations, fostering long-term growth and industry presence.

## Notice

The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of minibus and coach hire service with drivers.

### Lot Information

Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver

The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of minibus and coach hire service with drivers.

Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver

The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of minibus and coach hire service with drivers.

Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver

The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of minibus and coach hire service with drivers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001073-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AJIT SINGH DOSANJH & PARTNERS T/A ASD TRANSPORT; BAYLISS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; CHALKWELL COACH HIRE; ZEELO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001073-2026
- 27 Aug 2025 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051718-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://https://zeelo.co/uk
- http://www.cedr.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97508&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

## Provenance

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