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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£1,200,000

Coach Hire Framework

Awarded to EDWARDS COACHES LIMITED, Gwyn Jones, KEEPINGS COACHES LTD +1 more

Published
Published 8 May 2026
Deadline
Closed 23 June 2026
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Overview

Cardiff University is seeking bidders for a three-lot coach hire framework agreement following pre-market engagement, covering ad hoc coach transport, international airport collections, and mini-bus transport services. The framework has an estimated value of £1.2 million and was actively under evaluation with a submission deadline of 23 June 2026.

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Lots (3)

  • Coach Hire

    Ad-hoc Services (including fixed term contracts)

    £920,000Won by Gwyn JonesWon by EDWARDS COACHES LIMITEDWon by KEEPINGS COACHES LTD

  • International Arrivals

    Collect students from Heathrow Airport

    £80,000Won by Gwyn JonesWon by EDWARDS COACHES LIMITEDWon by THE KINGS FERRY LIMITED

  • Min-Bus

    For smaller transport requirements where only a mini-bus plus driver is required.

    £40,000Won by Gwyn JonesWon by EDWARDS COACHES LIMITEDWon by KEEPINGS COACHES LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,200,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
8 May 2026
Questions by
18 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,040,000
Award date
16 August 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2028
Winners
  • EDWARDS COACHES LIMITED
  • Gwyn Jones
  • KEEPINGS COACHES LTD
  • THE KINGS FERRY LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    18 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    29 May 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    8 May 2026

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