University of Sunderland · Awarded contract

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Bus and Coach Hire with Driver Services for University of Sunderland

Awarded 18 Oct 2022

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Awarded18 Oct 2022

Value£900,000.00

SupplierJim Hughes Coaches Limited

AgencyUniversity of Sunderland

RegionNorth East

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 1y 1mo ago3y term

Awarded 18 Oct 2022Expired 17 Oct 2025

About

University of Sunderland awarded a contract to Jim Hughes Coaches Limited for bus and coach hire with driver services, covering student sports team journeys, school visits, open-day shuttle buses, airport collections, and various student trips across the North-East and beyond, including the London Campus.

The contract runs from approximately October 2022 to October 2025, with up to two 1-year extensions possible until October 2027.

The overall contract value is estimated at GBP £900,000 over the maximum 5-year term, equating to GBP £180,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable), with no guarantees on spend levels and the right to spend an additional 50% of the original anticipated spend.

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