Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
UK
Contact person: Paula Hirschganger
E-mail: paula.l.hirschganger@strath.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.strath.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Provision of Coach Hire Services
Reference number: UOS-42410-2026
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60172000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Strathclyde requires supplier(s) for the provision of coach hire services.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
280 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34121000
34121500
60170000
60140000
60130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
University of Strathclyde
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Strathclyde requires Coach Hire Services to provide safe, reliable, cost‑effective and environmentally responsible passenger transport, supporting both scheduled and ad‑hoc travel requirements. Services will include the provision of fully maintained vehicles, qualified drivers, journey planning, and operational support to ensure compliant and efficient transport delivery. Vehicles offered will include coaches and minibuses with varying seating capacities to accommodate different group sizes and accessibility needs. Vehicles must be equipped with safety features, seatbelts, and comfort amenities appropriate to the journey type. To fulfil these requirements, the University is looking to create a single-lot Framework.
II.2.14) Additional information
The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/06/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
All interested parties must register their interest no later than close of business on Friday, the 15th of May 2026 by completing the attached questionnaire and emailing it to paula.l.hirschganger@strath.ac.uk.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831114.
(SC Ref:831114)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/05/2026