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AwardedIRLServicesFramework agreement€1,300,000

Call for Tender for Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Bus Hire Services to Kerry Education and Training Board

Published
Published 24 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 27 April 2026

Overview

Kerry Education and Training Board has awarded a multi-supplier framework agreement for bus hire services to transport students and learners to schools, centres, and college campuses for various trips including day outings, sporting events, and educational activities. The framework, valued at €1.3 million, was awarded on 25 May 2026 to 14 suppliers including Donovan's Coaches Ltd, FOL TRAVEL LIMITED, Houlihan Coaches Ltd, and others.

Key details

Country
IRL
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
€1,300,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
24 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Hire of buses and coaches with driverTravel servicesBusiness travel services

Award outcome

Award date
25 May 2026
Contract period
— → 4 May 2030
Winners
  • Donovan's Coaches Ltd
  • FOL TRAVEL LIMITED
  • Houlihan Coaches Ltd.
  • JOSEPH DAUGHTON
  • Kieran O Sullivan
  • LIXNAW BUS HIRE LTD
  • Leacon Travel Ltd
  • Martin McCARTHY
  • O Sheas of Kerry
  • PCE Coaches Ltd TA O'Callaghan Coaches
  • POWER TRAVEL LTD_124898
  • Ryalls Travel
  • Thomas Cournane Coaches
  • donal o flaherty

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    22 July 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    24 March 2026

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