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SP261465 / Coach Hire with Driver - Framework Agreement

Awarded to ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITED, FTS COACH HIRE LIMITED, JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED +2 more

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER(buyer)

Published
Published 13 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 20 May 2026

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Overview

The University of Lancaster has awarded a framework agreement for coach hire services with drivers to five providers: Archway Travel Limited, FTS Coach Hire Limited, John Shaw and Son Limited, Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire Limited, and Sline Travel Limited. The agreement was awarded on 1 July 2026 and is now in delivery.

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Lots (6)

  • Ad-hoc coach requirements

    Won by ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by FTS COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by SLINE TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED
  • Ad-hoc coach requirements (wheelchair accessible / coaches with toilet facilities)

    Won by ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by SLINE TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED
  • International Arrivals

    Won by ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by FTS COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by SLINE TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED
  • Open Day Shuttle Buses

    Won by ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by SLINE TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED
  • Cardinal Newman

    Won by ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE LIMITEDWon by SLINE TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED
  • LMS

    Won by SLINE TRAVEL LIMITEDWon by JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 April 2026
Questions by
13 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Award outcome

Award date
1 July 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2028
Winners
  • ARCHWAY TRAVEL LIMITED
  • FTS COACH HIRE LIMITED
  • JOHN SHAW AND SON LIMITED
  • KIRKBY LONSDALE COACH HIRE LIMITED
  • SLINE TRAVEL LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 August 2026

  2. Contract

    2 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    13 April 2026

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