Bus and Coach Hire with Driver Services for University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland · Awarded contract
AwardedBus and Coach Hire with Driver Services for University of Sunderland
Awarded 18 Oct 2018
Awarded18 Oct 2018
Value£0.00
SupplierJim Hughes Coaches Limited
AgencyUniversity of Sunderland
RegionNorth East
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 6y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 18 Oct 2018Expired 17 Oct 2020
About
The University of Sunderland awarded a contract to Jim Hughes Coaches Limited for bus and coach hire with driver services, covering the period from approximately October 2018 to September 2020, with up to two optional one-year extensions.
The services include school visits, open day shuttles across campuses, coach provision for transporting prospective students from the North of England, airport collections, and various student trips across the North East and beyond, both ad-hoc and routine.
The supplier is required to provide a variety of vehicles and ensure duty of care, maintenance, fleet checks, management, and drivers.
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