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title: "The Provision of Coach Hire Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06943d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# The Provision of Coach Hire Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06943d

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of coach hire services. This contract, identified as "UOS-42410-2026," falls under the industry category of "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV: 60172000). It is aimed at supporting both scheduled and ad-hoc travel requirements in the UKM82 region, specifically for the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Interested parties must register their interest by 15th May 2026, with further details expected to be communicated on 1st June 2026. The contract holds a planned value of £280,000 and envisions the formation of a single-lot framework with potential for direct awards or mini-competitions.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies providing coach and minibus hire services, with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and environmental responsibility, would be well-suited to compete. The framework approach allows for flexible and ongoing business opportunities with the University of Strathclyde, making it an attractive proposition for transport service providers with the capability to offer fully maintained fleets, professional drivers, and operational support. The focus on both scheduled and non-scheduled transport needs means that companies with the ability to handle diverse transportation requests would benefit significantly from this contract.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde requires supplier(s) for the provision of coach hire services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde requires Coach Hire Services to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible passenger transport, supporting both scheduled and ad-hoc travel requirements. Services will include the provision of fully maintained vehicles, qualified drivers, journey planning, and operational support to ensure compliant and efficient transport delivery. Vehicles offered will include coaches and minibuses with varying seating capacities to accommodate different group sizes and accessibility needs. Vehicles must be equipped with safety features, seatbelts, and comfort amenities appropriate to the journey type. To fulfil these requirements, the University is looking to create a single-lot Framework. Additional information: The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042308-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 09:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042308-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831114
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831114
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

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