Published date: 10 August 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 12 September 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 60172000

Location of contract

SR1 3SD

Value of contract

£0.01 to £900,000

Procurement reference

IT-158-278-UoS/Bus and Coach Hire with Driver/0622

Published date

10 August 2022

Closing date

12 September 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

18 October 2022

Contract end date

17 October 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to engage with a one stop shop supplier for its Bus & Coach hire with driver requirements, from approximately October 2022 to October 2025 (with up to 2 x 1 year extensions taking it to a possible October 2027 contract).

The overall contract value is estimated at GBP £900,000 over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP £180,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 50% of the original anticipated spend, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.

Our coach and bus requirements vary throughout the year and in the past have included various student sports team journeys, school visits to and from our Sunderland campuses, open-day shuttle buses across the campuses, airport collections, various student trips across the North-East and beyond (including for example our London Campus), and any other journeys that may be required (both ad-hoc and routine).

Bus and coach providers must have available a variety of vehicles to ensure the specific journey and groups are serviced appropriately (including some with wheelchair access, etc). Additionally, a clear booking process, essential duty of care, fleet maintenance and cleanliness, clear management responsibilities and experienced fully trained drivers are required to meet our requirements.

By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.

Closing date for submission of tenders is 12 noon Monday 12th September 2022

More information

Links

Additional text

Please express your interest, download the tender documents, complete and return via InTend by the deadline 12 noon Monday 12th September 2022

Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home




Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU

Funding Description

Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as ERDF, DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Andrea Brook

Address

City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
United Kingdom

Telephone

0191 515 2851

Email

andrea.brook@sunderland.ac.uk

Website

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/