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Provision of Coach and Chauffeur Hire

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 22:09.

Opportunity overview

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. Please see tender documents for more information:https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

Classification

  • CPV60170000 — Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
  • CPV60171000 — Hire of passenger cars with driver
  • CPV60172000 — Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Lots

  • Coach Hire£1.6m
  • Chauffeur Hire£400k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FRAM0138/24
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
4

Second Stage

Invitation Date
14 Apr 2025, 00:00

Tender Period

Ends
24 Mar 2025, 15:00

Classification

Id
60170000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Coach Hire
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Chauffeur Hire
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
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.

Value

Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG31

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60172000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKG31

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
60171000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Hire of passenger cars with driver

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-RC000645
Name
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKG31
Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postal Code
B152TT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Edgbaston

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Id
RC000645
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Contact

Name
Emma Priest
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-73658
Name
University of Birmingham

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edgbaston
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Birmingham

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · BIRMINGHAM · UKG31 · B152TT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG31

Notice and amendment history

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