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# Contract Details Notice - Coach Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contract-details-notice-coach-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-069437). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cardiff University: "Contract Details Notice - Coach Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £1,200,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Jun 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Cardiff University](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cardiff-university-GB-PPON-PHVT-4343-HWYR)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £1,200,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 23 June 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Hire of buses and coaches with driver
- **Delivery Location:** UKL22
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 12 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contract-details-notice-coach-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-069437#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-069437`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contract-details-notice-coach-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-069437#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fcardiffuniversity%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/contract-details-notice-coach-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-069437#participate

## Description
Contract Details Notice - Cardiff University Coach Framework

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Coach Hire
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60172000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,000,000
- **Description:** Ad-hoc Services (including fixed term contracts)
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: International Arrivals
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60172000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £80,000
- **Description:** Collect students from Heathrow Airport
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Min-Bus 
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60172000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £40,000
- **Description:** For smaller transport requirements where only a mini-bus plus driver is required.
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2026 to 31/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** Coach Hire Framework (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Edwards Coaches, Gwyn Jones, KEEPINGS COACHES LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-126265`, `GB-PPON:PMTD-8393-DPRR`, `GB-PPON:PWRP-2524-TRTN`
  - Value: £920,000
  - Date: 16/08/2026

- **Award:** Lot 2 International Arrivals (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **Edwards Coaches, Gwyn Jones, THE KINGS FERRY LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-126265`, `GB-PPON:PMTD-8393-DPRR`, `GB-PPON:PWNC-8351-LYGH`
  - Value: £80,000
  - Date: 16/08/2026

- **Award:** Lot 3 Mini-Bus Hire (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **Edwards Coaches, Gwyn Jones, KEEPINGS COACHES LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-126265`, `GB-PPON:PMTD-8393-DPRR`, `GB-PPON:PWRP-2524-TRTN`
  - Value: £40,000
  - Date: 16/08/2026

## Contracts (3)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Ad Hoc Coach Hire  (active)
  - Signed Value: £920,000
  - Signed Date: 26/08/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - International Arrivals  (active)
  - Signed Value: £80,000
  - Signed Date: 26/08/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Mini Bus Hire (active)
  - Signed Value: £20,000
  - Signed Date: 26/08/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F050917-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-08T07:49:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-16T10:57:04.068Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-069437