The Provision of Coach Hire Services

Location

University of Strathclyde

Description

The University of Strathclyde requires supplier(s) for the provision of coach hire services.

Total Quantity or Scope

The University of Strathclyde requires Coach Hire Services to provide safe, reliable, cost‑effective and environmentally responsible passenger transport, supporting both scheduled and ad‑hoc travel requirements. Services will include the provision of fully maintained vehicles, qualified drivers, journey planning, and operational support to ensure compliant and efficient transport delivery. Vehicles offered will include coaches and minibuses with varying seating capacities to accommodate different group sizes and accessibility needs. Vehicles must be equipped with safety features, seatbelts, and comfort amenities appropriate to the journey type. To fulfil these requirements, the University is looking to create a single-lot Framework.

CPV Codes

• 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
• 34121000 - Buses and coaches
• 34121500 - Coaches
• 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
• 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
• 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Indicators

Other Information

The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition. All interested parties must register their interest no later than close of business on Friday, the 15th of May 2026 by completing the attached questionnaire and emailing it to paula.l.hirschganger@strath.ac.uk. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831114. (SC Ref:831114)