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Published 11 May 2026, 16:08 BST

Official UK procurement notice

ITT: 272000 Provision of Minibus and Coach Transport Services with Driver

Official notice

Authority: De Montfort University (Education)·On behalf of: The University of Leicester

Framework agreementServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Transport & Passenger Services (60) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF21)
Framework ceiling (notional)£0framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 24 Aug 2026awarded 19 Oct 2026
Award (standstill) to Ausden Clark +2 more
Framework period 4 yrsends 30 Nov 2030 · starts 19 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

There is a requirement for minibus and coach transport services with a driver to support a range of planned journeys for students and staff across the UK, including academic trips, sports fixtures and other university activities. Group sizes vary, and some journeys may require additional luggage capacity, trailers or accessibility support. Lot 2 for Coach requirement was terminated due to non-compliant bids. This award only relates to Lot 1, minibus requirements.

CPV: Road transport services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Places
up to 6 suppliers · 3 bids received (0.5 per place) · 3 appointed
Framework period
4 yrs from 19 Nov 2026
Buyer regions
UKF21
Who may buy through it

University of Leicester, De Montfort Student Union

Published description of the framework

Not Applicable – this procurement is for the award of a service contract and does not establish a framework agreement.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Awarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£0
Contract period: 19 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2030 (4 yrs)
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligible
60100000 Road transport services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As per tender documents

  • Technical & professional ability

    As per tender documents

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Description: Price (60%) – Ensures value for money through competitive and transparent pricing. Quality (30%) – Assesses the supplier’s ability to deliver a reliable, safe, flexible and well-managed transport service, including service reliability, fleet suitability, booking management, contingency arrangements, communication and driver standards. Sustainability (5%) – Evaluates environmental performance and improvement, including carbon reduction practices, fuel efficiency, anti-idling, sustainability reporting, and use of low-emission vehicles where applicable. Social Value / Local Impact (5%) – Considers how suppliers deliver proportionate, contract-relevant wider benefits, including local employment, skills development, student opportunities, and community engagement.
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    As per tender documents

  • Technical & professional ability

    As per tender documents

What this means for your bid
  • “ITT: 272000 Provision of Minibus and Coach Transport Services with…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 6 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
University of Leicester, De Montfort Student Union
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
11 May 2026, 16:08 BST
Last source update
19 Oct 2026, 17:53 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 5 Oct 2026
Authority reference
272000
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-065562
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Road transport services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF21)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069606 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Appointment period ends
24 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
31 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Proj… ↗

Timeline

11 May 2026 → 19 Nov 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published161 days ago
    11 May 2026, 16:08 BST
  2. Market engagement146 days ago
    26 May 2026, 23:59 BST

    We’d love your insight – help shape our future procurement

    De Montfort University (DMU) is inviting operators to take part in a Pre‑Market Engagement (PME) to help inform and shape our future procurement approach.

    This engagement is being run as a short, structured survey, giving you the opportunity to:

    • Share your experience and ideas
    • Highlight market innovations or challenges
    • Provide feedback that will help us design a more effective and proportionate procurement process

    Your input at this stage is invaluable and will directly support our planning and market understanding.

    How to take part

    To access and submit the survey, please:

    1. Register on DMU’s e‑tendering portal, In‑Tend - in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Proj… ↗
    2. Once registered and logged in, click “Express an Interest”
    3. The PME survey will then be available for you to download and complete.
    4. Once completed, simply upload your response in In‑Tend using the same tab where you found the survey.
    5. Alternatively, send your completed survey to [email protected]

    Submit your completed response by 17:00 (UK time) on 26th May 2026.

    Important information

    • This is a market‑shaping exercise only
    • It does not form part of a competitive tender process
    • Participation (or non‑participation) will not affect any future opportunities
  3. Next notice expected101 days ago
    10 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published99 days ago
    13 Jul 2026, 12:15 BST
  5. Clarification questions by80 days ago
    31 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  6. Admission / appointment period ends57 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    24 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by14 days ago
    5 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Assessment summaries sent1 day ago
    19 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Latest notice publishedearlier today
    19 Oct 2026, 17:53 BST
  10. Today
    20 Oct 2026
  11. Standstill endsin 9 days
    28 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
  12. Contract startsin 30 days
    19 Nov 2026

Notice history

9 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 11 May 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    11 May 2026, 16:08 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    13 Jul 2026, 12:15 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated
    13 Jul 2026, 12:15 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    13 Jul 2026, 12:15 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    13 Jul 2026, 12:15 BST
  6. Deadline published: 24 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
    13 Jul 2026, 12:15 BST
  7. Contract award notice published
    19 Oct 2026, 17:53 BST
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    19 Oct 2026, 17:53 BST
  9. Contract signature expected
    2 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 31 award · see the list ↓
Bids received 33 from SMEs
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Ausden ClarkSME, Fleckers Coach trips LtdSME, N&P Travel LtdSMEProvision of Minibus Transport Services with Driver19 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2030£565,000 inc. VAT19 Oct 2026standstill to 28 Oct 2026Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
3final-stage tenders30—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-UKPRN: 10001883 The Gateway, Leicester, East Midlands, LE1 9BHContact email

Other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • Ausden Clark LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PYRV-6841-TNLG 4 Murrayfield Road, Leicester, East Midlands, LE3 1UWContact email
  • Fleckers Coach trips LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJCV-5293-WLJM 19 Wentworth Road, Fleckney, East Midlands, LE8 8TSContact email
  • N&P Travel LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PYNX-7734-DJTJ 31 Cedar Street, Oakham, East Midlands, LE15 8QSContact email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specifications tenderBidding documents and specificationsPlease download documents on DMU's e-tendering portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/ProjectManage/753 To download please express an interest on the project so you can download the tender documents!

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