--- title: "PURCON 5069 - Coach and Minibus Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA" published: "2026-05-01" --- # PURCON 5069 - Coach and Minibus Framework Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e8a0.json) ## Summary The University of East Anglia (UEA), a sub-central government public authority located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, UK, is in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "PURCON 5069 - Coach and Minibus Framework." This open procedure seeks to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for coach and minibus transport services catering to students, staff, and visitors on both local and regional levels. The procurement covers diverse services including coach and minibus hire for various transport needs such as medical student placements, sport travel, and recruitment events, with locations centered in the UKH15 region. The tender is active, with key deadlines including a submission deadline on 15th June 2026, and the contract period anticipated to start on 1st August 2026, running until 31st July 2029, with a possible one-year extension. Enquiries can be sent until 22nd May 2026, and the award announcement is expected by 16th July 2026. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialized in passenger transport services. Eligible businesses can partake in a competitive process under a framework agreement which allows flexibility and potential recurring contracts. Suppliers providing coaches (36+ seats), small/medium coaches (17-35 seats), and minibuses (up to 16 seats) with drivers are well-suited to apply. The procurement favours businesses offering high-quality service and competitive pricing, as indicated by the award criteria weighting 40% on quality and 60% on commercial factors. By engaging in this framework, businesses can establish long-term relationships with UEA and possibly expand their services to cover various university-related activities across the region. ## Notice This opportunity is for the establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of coach and minibus transport services, including local and regional passenger transport for students, staff and visitors. The Framework will cover the provision of Coach hire and Minibus hire (with driver), Local, regional journeys, One-way and return journeys, Short-notice and pre-booked services. Example journey purposes include, but are not limited to Medical student placement transfers (MED), Student sport travel (PES), Outreach programmes, Arrivals and International arrivals, Teaching events and conferences, Transfer from schools for events such as Applicant days, Field courses, Recruitment events including open and applicant days. ### Lot Information Coach 36+ seat coaches with driver Renewal: Maximum 1 year discretionary extension Small/Medium Coach 17-35 seats small and medium coaches with driver Renewal: Maximum 1 year discretionary extension Minibus Up to 16 Seat minibuses with driver Renewal: Maximum 1 year discretionary extension ### Planning Information The UEA is interested in responses from suppliers that can provide, directly or via a framework consortium, a coach and minibus service suitable for the UEA's specification of requirements. Please complete the MS Form found here: https://forms.office.com/e/MsEUaE9ewv. We expect this to take around 20-30 minutes and responses will be consolidated at the end of the day, Monday 8th December. We value your contribution to the shaping of the next iteration of the contract. Thank you! ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040464-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 8 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 EAST ANGLIA | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR4 7TJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 11:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040464-2026 - 25 Nov 2025 at 15:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076978-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040464-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076978-2025 25th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - http://uea.ac.uk - https://forms.office.com/e/MsEUaE9ewv - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## 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-05e8a0. 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