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The University is inviting submissions from transport operators to be part of a framework agreement of coach hire service with drivers. Further information is available once you have downloaded the procurement documents from the University's electronic tendering portal In-tend.
This tender includes the availability of low value lots.
Please note the University of Lancaster is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Procurement Act 2023.
Advertisement of any contract in the 'Find a Tender' is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no obligation to comply with the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended).
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Framework contract: £2,000,000 total value shared among 5 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITED | 08206115 | ~£400,000 | 5 lots Ad-hoc coach requirements · Ad-hoc coach requirements (wheelchair accessible / coaches with toilet facilities) · International Arrivals · Open Day Shuttle Buses · Cardinal Newman | - |
| FTS COACH HIRE LIMITED | 10608950 | ~£400,000 | 2 lots Ad-hoc coach requirements · International Arrivals | - |
| JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED | 01040704 | ~£400,000 | 6 lots Ad-hoc coach requirements · Ad-hoc coach requirements (wheelchair accessible / coaches with toilet facilities) · International Arrivals · Open Day Shuttle Buses · Cardinal Newman · LMS | - |
| KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE LIMITED | 04561162 | ~£400,000 | 5 lots Ad-hoc coach requirements · Ad-hoc coach requirements (wheelchair accessible / coaches with toilet facilities) · International Arrivals · Open Day Shuttle Buses · Cardinal Newman | - |
| SLINE TRAVEL LIMITED | 11238765 | ~£400,000 | 6 lots Ad-hoc coach requirements · Ad-hoc coach requirements (wheelchair accessible / coaches with toilet facilities) · International Arrivals · Open Day Shuttle Buses · Cardinal Newman · LMS | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 6 lots, each awarded separately. 30 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Ad-hoc coach requirements Aug 2026 – Jul 2028 | - | 5 | active | |
| Lot 2 Ad-hoc coach requirements (wheelchair accessible / coaches with toilet facilities) Aug 2026 – Jul 2028 | - | 5 | active | |
| Lot 3 International Arrivals Aug 2026 – Jul 2028 | - | 5 | active | |
| Lot 4 Open Day Shuttle Buses Aug 2026 – Jul 2028 | - | 5 | active | |
| Lot 5 Cardinal Newman Aug 2026 – Jul 2028 | - | 5 | active | |
| Lot 6 LMS Aug 2026 – Jul 2028 | - | 5 | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £694,785 in 38 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport (2012-07-13 to 2026-03-27).