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Minibus & Coach Hire with Driver Framework

Awarded to ASD Transport, BAYLISS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LIMITED, CHALKWELL COACH HIRE LIMITED +2 more

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY(buyer)

Published
Published 28 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 6 October 2025

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Overview

The University of Kent has established a framework agreement for minibus and coach hire services with drivers, valued at £500,000. The framework was awarded in November 2025 to five transport operators: ASD Transport, Bayliss Executive Travel Limited, Chalkwell Coach Hire Limited, The Coach Travel Group Limited, and Zeelo Limited. The agreement is now in delivery.

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Lots (3)

  • Minibus hire with driver with capacity of up to 22 passengers

    Lot 1 - Minibus hire with driver with capacity of up to 22 passengers

    £200,000Won by BAYLISS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by CHALKWELL COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by ZEELO LIMITEDWon by THE COACH TRAVEL GROUP LIMITEDWon by ASD Transport
  • Coach hire (single decker) with driver with capacity of up to 60 passengers

    Lot 2 - Coach hire (single decker) with driver with capacity of up to 60 passengers

    £200,000Won by ZEELO LIMITEDWon by BAYLISS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by CHALKWELL COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by THE COACH TRAVEL GROUP LIMITEDWon by ASD Transport
  • Airport Arrivals Transfer Service with driver and capacity of up to 60 passengers and luggage.

    Lot 3 - Airport Arrivals Transfer Service with driver and capacity of up to 60 passengers and luggage.

    £100,000Won by CHALKWELL COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by ZEELO LIMITEDWon by THE COACH TRAVEL GROUP LIMITEDWon by ASD Transport

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,800,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 August 2025
Questions by
29 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Award outcome

Awarded value
£500,000
Award date
10 November 2025
Contract period
1 November 2025 → 31 October 2029
Winners
  • ASD Transport
  • BAYLISS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL LIMITED
  • CHALKWELL COACH HIRE LIMITED
  • THE COACH TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED
  • ZEELO LIMITED

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  1. Contract

    11 November 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    28 August 2025

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