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TR3683F - Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services - Cork Education and Training Board

Awarded to BALLINCOLLIG COACHES LTD., Barrys Coaches Ltd, Beara Cabs and Coaches Ltd +21 more

Education Procurement Service (EPS)(buyer)

Published
Published 25 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 11 May 2026
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Overview

The Education Procurement Service has established a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of bus hire services to Cork Education and Training Board, with an estimated value of €4 million. The framework covers transportation for students, participants, and staff to schools and centres for various trips including day trips, sporting events, competitions, and other educational activities. The framework was awarded on 9 September 2026 to 23 coach hire suppliers, from which schools and centres will place call-off contracts as requirements arise.

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  • TR3683F - Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services - Cork Education and Training Board

    This public procurement competition relates to the establishment of a Multi Party Framework ("Framework") for the Provision of Bus Hire Services for CETB for students/participants and staff travelling from and to Schools and Centres for various individual trips which may include day trips, sporting events, competitions, careers fairs, science outing, debates and award ceremonies etc. This list is not exhaustive. It is the intention of the Contracting Authority to establish Multi-Supplier Frameworks from which call-off contracts will be run by schools/ centres as requirements arise over the lifetime of the Framework.

    €4,000,000Won by Stephen Butler coaches LtdWon by JERRY LEHANEWon by G and C MACKEY TRANSPORT LTDWon by fogarty coach hireWon by Murphys Chauffeur ServicesWon by Galvins Coaches Dunmanway LtdWon by C and H Coach Hire LtdWon by Dave Long Coach TravelWon by Caha Coaches LtdWon by Cavanaghs CoachesWon by NIALL JOHNSONWon by Beara Cabs and Coaches LtdWon by Donal McCarthy CoachesWon by BALLINCOLLIG COACHES LTD.Won by Jd express coach hire limitedWon by Kealy's CoachesWon by os bus and coach services ltdWon by Munster Coaches LtdWon by Cahalane CoachesWon by Barrys Coaches LtdWon by Hyway CoachesWon by O Sullivans Garage and CoachesWon by West Cork Coach Hire LtdWon by Glenferry Coaches Ltd

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
€4,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
25 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
MinibusesBuses and coachesPublic-service busesHire of buses and coaches with driverBusiness travel services

Award outcome

Award date
9 September 2026
Contract period
— → 19 August 2030
Winners
  • BALLINCOLLIG COACHES LTD.
  • Barrys Coaches Ltd
  • Beara Cabs and Coaches Ltd
  • C and H Coach Hire Ltd
  • Caha Coaches Ltd
  • Cahalane Coaches
  • Cavanaghs Coaches
  • Dave Long Coach Travel
  • Donal McCarthy Coaches
  • G and C MACKEY TRANSPORT LTD
  • Galvins Coaches Dunmanway Ltd
  • Glenferry Coaches Ltd
  • Hyway Coaches
  • JERRY LEHANE
  • Jd express coach hire limited
  • Kealy's Coaches
  • Munster Coaches Ltd
  • Murphys Chauffeur Services
  • NIALL JOHNSON
  • O Sullivans Garage and Coaches
  • Stephen Butler coaches Ltd
  • West Cork Coach Hire Ltd
  • fogarty coach hire
  • os bus and coach services ltd

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  1. Contract

    16 September 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    25 March 2026

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