Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3b-0dba-7008-a95b-43c132dc8a38/provision-of-coach-and-minibus-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Coach and Minibus Services [University of Southampton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-southampton) Estimated value £1,496,000 Published 4 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 15 Feb 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Please note; This notice is published in accordance with the transparency agenda and therefore this contract has already been awarded. The University of Southampton currently utilises coach and minibus services to carry staff, students and visitors to and from various locations both local to the University in Hampshire and further afield nationally. The proposed Framework Agreement will be split into two Lots as set out below: - Lot 1 Coach & Minibus Hire Services This Lot will consist of a maximum of seven suppliers and will provide a coach and minibus hire service with a driver included. During the period 01/08/17 - 31/07/18, the University spent in the region of £330,000 on coach and minibus hire. It is anticipated that usage will continue at similar levels to these figures. However, it should be noted that there would be no minimum level of business guaranteed to the Suppliers who are awarded a place on this Framework Agreement. - Lot 2 International Student Collection Services This Lot will consist of a maximum of three suppliers and will provide executive transport services for international students from major UK airports. During the period 01/08/17 - 31/07/18, the University spent in the region of £44,000 on international student collection services. It is anticipated that usage will continue at similar levels to these figures. However, it should be noted that there would be no minimum level of business guaranteed to the Suppliers who are awarded a place on this Framework Agreement. Read full description ## CPV classification Hire of buses and coaches with driver Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5169d4d8-8914-4e7f-9747-f63cb3911f12) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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