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Coach Hire for Student Open Days

University of Exeter

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Exeter

Buyer Address: Northcote House, Exeter, UKK43, EX4 4QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Charlotte Hockey

Contact Email: procurement@exeter.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1392723333

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
102885.0 GBP
Published
12 Jan 2026, 10:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
18 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
18 Dec 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Linden Holdings (Devon) LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The University of Exeter hosts a series of Open Days each year to allow prospective students and their guests to visit the campus, meet staff and students, and experience university life. These events are a key part of the University’s student recruitment activities and attract large numbers of visitors from across the UK. To support the smooth running of these events, the University requires a reliable and professional coach hire service to transport prospective students and guests between key locations, including Streatham and St Luke’s Campus, Exeter St David’s Train Station and Westpoint Arena. The appointed supplier(s) will play an important role in ensuring that visitors have a positive and safe experience when attending Open Days. This tender seeks to establish a contract with a reputable coach provider who can deliver a high-quality, flexible, and cost-effective transport service aligned with the University’s standards of customer service, safety, and sustainability.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: UOE/2025/074/CH - Hire of Coaches for Student Open Days

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