Buyer Name: The University Of Kent
Buyer Address: The Registry,, Canterbury, UKJ44, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@kent.ac.uk
Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver Framework
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
1800000.0 GBP
Gross: 2160000 GBP
1800000.0 GBP
Gross: 2160000 GBP
Published
28 Aug 2025, 08:55
28 Aug 2025, 08:55
Deadline
06 Oct 2025, 11:00
06 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Region
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n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of minibus and coach hire service with drivers.
Linked Documents
No linked documents found for this notice.
Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UniversityKent
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051791-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Minibus hire with driver with capacity of up to 22 passengers
Lot Description: Lot 1 - Minibus hire with driver with capacity of up to 22 passengers
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,800,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,160,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-10-31T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)
Lot Title: Coach hire (single decker) with driver with capacity of up to 60 passengers
Lot Description: Lot 2 - Coach hire (single decker) with driver with capacity of up to 60 passengers
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 1,800,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 2,160,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-10-31T23:59:59Z
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)
Lot Title: Airport Arrivals Transfer Service with driver and capacity of up to 60 passengers and luggage.
Lot Description: Lot 3 - Airport Arrivals Transfer Service with driver and capacity of up to 60 passengers and luggage.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 1,800,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 2,160,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-10-31T23:59:59Z
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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