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title: "Coach Hire for Student Open Days"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de92"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# Coach Hire for Student Open Days

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de92

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed the procurement process for the "Coach Hire for Student Open Days" contract, designed to support the University's recruitment activities by providing transport services for prospective students. Based in Exeter, Devon, the University sought a reliable coach hire service to operate during Open Days, facilitating transportation between various key locations such as the Streatham and St Luke’s Campuses, Exeter St David’s Train Station, and Westpoint Arena. The procurement process was conducted through an open competition, targeting below-threshold contracts and concluded with an active contract award on 18th December 2025. Linden Holdings (Devon) LTD was awarded the contract, which spans from December 2025 to December 2028, with an optional renewal extending up to December 2029. The total gross value of the contract is £123,462.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation services sector, particularly those specialising in coach hire and logistics. SMEs located within or near Devon are especially well-suited to compete, given the regional focus and requirements for familiar routes for student engagement activities. The contract’s emphasis on quality, sustainability, and customer service standards offers business exposure and alignment with a reputable educational institution's values, setting a precedent for future contracts and broader market participation. Firms capable of delivering cost-effective, high-quality, and adaptable transport solutions aligned with the higher education sector’s demands are encouraged to take similar opportunities that may arise in the future.

## Notice

The University of Exeter hosts a series of Open Days each year to allow prospective students and their guests to visit the campus, meet staff and students, and experience university life. These events are a key part of the University's student recruitment activities and attract large numbers of visitors from across the UK. To support the smooth running of these events, the University requires a reliable and professional coach hire service to transport prospective students and guests between key locations, including Streatham and St Luke's Campus, Exeter St David's Train Station and Westpoint Arena. The appointed supplier(s) will play an important role in ensuring that visitors have a positive and safe experience when attending Open Days. This tender seeks to establish a contract with a reputable coach provider who can deliver a high-quality, flexible, and cost-effective transport service aligned with the University's standards of customer service, safety, and sustainability.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: This contract may be extended for one further 12-month period at the University's sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002126-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,885 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINDEN HOLDINGS (DEVON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 10:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002126-2026
- 11 Nov 2025 at 12:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072743-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002126-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072743-2025
  11th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99858&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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