--- title: "SP261465 / Coach Hire with Driver - Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068098" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068098" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068098.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068098.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER" published: "2026-07-02" --- # SP261465 / Coach Hire with Driver - Framework Agreement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068098 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068098) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068098.json) ## Summary The University of Lancaster, classified as a public authority within sub-central government, has completed the award stage of their framework agreement for coach hire services with drivers. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was concluded on 2nd July 2026, with a contract period set to commence on 1st August 2026, ending on 31st July 2028, with options for two additional 12-month renewals. The project, valued at a total of £2,000,000 per lot, covers several lots focusing on ad-hoc coach requirements, including international arrivals and open day shuttle buses. This procurement is situated in the North West of England, specifically within the UKD region. This tender offers numerous business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, as all final bids were from SMEs. Companies specializing in passenger transport vehicle hire with drivers are well-suited to engage with this opportunity. Awarded suppliers include Archway Travel Limited, FTS Coach Hire Limited, Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Limited, Sline Travel Limited, and John Shaw and Son Limited, showcasing a diverse range of service providers involved in this comprehensive framework. The potential extensions of the contract further enhance the attractiveness of this opportunity for business expansion and long-term engagement. ## Notice Framework agreement of coach hire services with drivers ### Lot Information Ad-hoc coach requirements Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance. Ad-hoc coach requirements (wheelchair accessible / coaches with toilet facilities) Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance. International Arrivals Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance. Open Day Shuttle Buses Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance. Cardinal Newman Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance. LMS Renewal: The proposed contract length shall be 2 years, with the option to extend by up to2 x 12 month periods, subject to satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062416-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | ARCHWAY TRAVEL; FTS COACH HIRE; JOHN SHAW AND SON; KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE; SLINE TRAVEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 14:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062416-2026 - 13 Apr 2026 at 08:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033084-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062416-2026 2nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033084-2026 13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - http://https//www.lancaster.ac.uk - http://www.archwaytravel.co.uk - http://www.fussellstravelservice.co.uk - http://www.klch.co.uk - http://www.travellerschoice.co.uk - https://slinetravel.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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