--- title: "Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GCU" published: "2021-07-16" --- # Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region) Buyer: GCU Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) for the "Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework" in the education sector, specifically targeting higher education and further education institutions in the Glasgow region. The tender is currently active, following an open procedure, and the submission deadline for bids was 19 February 2021. The services will be delivered primarily at various educational institutions including GCU, University of Strathclyde, and University of Glasgow, with contract values amounting to £915,516 across multiple awarded lots. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in coach hire and transportation services. Companies that can offer both scheduled and ad-hoc coach hire solutions, particularly those equipped to accommodate passengers with mobility difficulties, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework allows for flexibility in service delivery, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to establish long-term contracts with reputable educational institutions in Glasgow. ## Notice This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services for HE & FE institutions in the Glasgow area , pre-scheduled and reactive services. The following institutions are: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde University of Glasgow Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Kelvin College Glasgow Clyde College ### Lot Information Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region) Lot 1 Up to 16 - 29 Seats Coach Capacity The Coach services will have two elements of usage: Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coachhire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and toensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with theinstitutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will tryto give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker.There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met. The institutions that can access this framework are as follows: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College University of Glasgow Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region) Lot 2 Up 30 - 50 seats Coach Capacity The Coach services will have two elements of usage: Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coachhire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and to ensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with the institutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will try to give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker. There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met. The institutions that can access this framework are as follows: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College University of Glasgow Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region) Lot 3 51 to 70 seats coach capacity Planned Coach Service - Provision of pre-booked journey coach with driver hire services on a standing order basis (pre-scheduled coachhire service). These may be booked far in advance and it will be the Contractors responsibility to attend at the appointed location and toensure the punctuality of the coach, (all Coaches must have access for passengers with mobility difficulties, e.g., wheelchair access) or lone travellers, groups with special needs and their escorts, when required etc. The Contractor will be required to confirm the booking with the institutions booker the day before travel to confirm time and location of coach. Reactive/Ad Hoc - Provision of a coach hire with driver service on an ad-hoc basis (non-scheduled coach hire service) Institutions will tryto give advance warning of these requirements, but on occasion this may be requested at short notice. Contractors must make every effort to supply this demand and on any occasion when this is not possible a written (email) explanation must be provided to the institutions booker. There may be a requirement for an additional stop either planned or reactive, or a visit may sometimes over-run. Participating Institutions will require a degree of flexibility from the driver allocated to the journey in such circumstances to accommodate this and ensure our needs are met. The institutions that can access this framework are as follows: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Kelvin College University of Glasgow Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 2 x 12 Months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421588 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 16 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | January 2025 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £415,516 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £915,516 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GCU | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0BA | | 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 | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | ALLANDER COACHES; BLUE BUS; CARRS LOCH LOMOND; CITY CIRCLE; COMMUNITY TRANSPORT GLASGOW; DOIGS; WEST COAST MOTORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 16 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421588 - 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402671 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402671 Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region) - This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services for HE & FE institutions in the Glasgow area , pre-scheduled and reactive services. The following institutions are: Glasgow Caledonian University Strathclyde University Glasgow University Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Kelvin College Glasgow Clyde College - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421588 Provision of Coach Hire Services Framework ( Glasgow Region) - This Framework is for the provision of Coach Hire Services for HE & FE institutions in the Glasgow area , pre-scheduled and reactive services. The following institutions are: Glasgow Caledonian University University of Strathclyde University of Glasgow Glasgow School of Art City of Glasgow College Glasgow Kelvin College Glasgow Clyde College ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000637735. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637735.json.