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Early Market Engagement - UEA Coach and Minibus Framework

Descriptions

The University of East Anglia have a requirement for the transportation of Students, Faculty Staff, Guests, Sports Teams and Business professionals throughout the academic year, to a number of local and national destinations. The UEA intend to award a framework contract composed of two lots, coach and minibus, and we expect around 5 suppliers per lot. Suppliers can be awarded a place in both lots. The purpose of the request is to explore the range of available options for potential future service delivery and to gather feedback, in particular from the local SME market. This engagement will help inform our approach to any potential future procurement and ensure that it is shaped by a clear understanding of market capabilities, innovations, and capacity. *** This is not a call for competition or an invitation to tender. This is an invitation to participate in a market consultation exercise in relation to the provision of Coach and Minibus services. *** Key Service Requirements are: - Provide reliable road transport services across multiple UEA departments. - Operators must allocate a suitable vehicle for each booking and ensure service is prompt, safe and compliant. - Operators must hold valid Operator Licence and maintain at least Amber DVSA OCRS rating, notifying UEA of any changes. - Expected mandatory insurance minimums: □ Public Liability: £2m □ Employers' Liability: £10m. Drivers will be expected to: - Hold correct licences and CPC. - Undergo 6-monthly licence checks and yearly DVLA verification. - Have DBS clearance. - Meet professional standards.

Timeline

Published Date :

25th Nov 2025 Yesterday

Deadline :

8th Dec 2025 in a 12 days

Contract Start :

2nd Feb 2026

Contract End :

1st Feb 2030

Tender Regions

Keywords

minibuses

passenger minibuses

small buses

community minibuses

shuttle buses

crew transport vehicles

motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

small passenger vehicles

mini passenger vehicles

light transport vehicles

microbuses

motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

large passenger vehicles

buses

coaches

chauffeur‑driven car hire

minibus rental with driver

limousine service hire

driver-included vehicle rental

private driver vehicle hire

corporate car hire service

VIP car with driver

executive vehicle hire

chauffeur transport provision

escorted vehicle rental

Tender Lot Details

2 Tender Lots

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Workflows

Status :

Open

Procedure :

N/A

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

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Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

Framework

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

Possible Competitors

1 Possible Competitors