Provision of Coach and Chauffeur Hire

A Tender Notice
by THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£2M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
20 Feb 2025
Delivery
To 03 Mar 2029 (est.)
Deadline
24 Mar 2025 15:00

Concepts

Location

Birmingham:

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Description

The University of Birmingham has requirement for Bus and Coach Hire services for internal customers and students. The purpose of this competitive tender is to establish a Framework Agreement with suitably qualified Supplier(s) for these services ensuring that best practice, quality control, value for money and the safety of the passengers are adhered to by the successful Supplier(s). The University expects to appoint operators to provide coach with driver hire for one-way and return journeys throughout the UK, and possibly into Europe too. These operators will employ suitably skilled, qualified and knowledgeable staff, both in terms of administration and driving, and make available a fleet of coaches which are suitable not only against legal requirements but also for the University staff and students to travel in safely and comfortably.

Lot Division

1 Coach Hire
  • Value: £2M

This service is crucial for students, budget centres, and academics. The main requirement is for one-day or weekend student trips, collecting from the University of Birmingham campus to locations throughout the UK. Operators are not expected to offer overseas coach service, but if available, it should be detailed as an option for more sustainable travel.
2 Chauffeur Hire
  • Value: £400K

This service is essential for the University's academics, VIPs, guests, and colleagues. The successful Supplier(s) must provide services to a professional standard at all times.

CPV Codes

  • 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
  • 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
  • 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are not available.

Other Information

Please see tender documents for more information:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

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