United Kingdom-Worcester: Hire of buses and coaches with driver – Framework Lead

The current contract for Hire of buses and coaches with driver – Framework Lead is projected to end on 05-JUL-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Coach Hire.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 2: Land transport services [2], including armoured car services, and courier services, except transport of mail
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Worcester.
NUTS code UKG12

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 3
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 3

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): This tender is for coach hire (with a driver) and will cover all of the University of Worcester’s coach hire requirements. The tender is split in to 3 Lots:
Lot 1 – Graduation Transport.
Coaches are required to transport graduates and their visitors, staff and VIPs between various University sites and Worcester Cathedral for the annual graduation ceremonies which take place over four days, currently in November. It is anticipated that this Lot will be awarded to 1 supplier.
Lot 2 – Executive Coach Hire.
The main requirement under this Lot is for a professional shuttle service between University of Worcester sites for University Open Days and other University events. It is anticipated this Lot will be awarded to 1 supplier.
Lot 3 – General Coach Hire.
This Lot will cover all other University of Worcester coach hire requirements and will include local, national and international destinations. A framework agreement will be created for this Lot and it is anticipated that 3 suppliers will be appointed.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: yes

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Number of possible renewals: 1