NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Coach and Minibus Services to Nottingham Trent University and University of Nottingham

Awarded 31 Aug 2021

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Awarded31 Aug 2021
Value£3,400,000.00
SupplierFreeway Coaches Ltd,Johnson Bros Tours Ltd,Sharpe & Sons (Nottingham) Limited,Silverdale Tours (Nottingham) Ltd,Skills Motor Coaches Limited,Tiger European (UK) Ltd
AgencyNOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 1y 2mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2021Expired 31 Aug 2025

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Nottingham Trent University awarded a contract to Freeway Coaches Ltd, Johnson Bros Tours Ltd, Sharpe & Sons (Nottingham) Limited, Silverdale Tours (Nottingham) Ltd, Skills Motor Coaches Limited, and Tiger European (UK) Ltd for the provision of coach and minibus services.

The contract covers the supply of executive and high-quality standard coaches in immaculate condition, ranging in sizes from 25 to 85 passengers, for a mixture of private hires.

The majority of requirements are within the United Kingdom, primarily for transportation to other universities, colleges, schools, museums, local businesses, city attractions, airports, railway stations, Eurostar, and sport-related trips.

Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham, referred to as The Group, collaborated during the tender programme to find solutions that best suit their requirements and will manage the contract jointly.

The contract value is £3,400,000.

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