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TR3249F - RFT to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Bus Hire Services for Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board ( LCETB)

Awarded to C and J Travel Limited, CandC Executive Travel, Castletroy Coaches Limited +23 more

Education Procurement Service (EPS)(buyer)

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Published 7 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 May 2025

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Overview

The Education Procurement Service established a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of bus hire services to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, covering student and participant transportation for various trips including day outings, sporting events, and educational activities. The framework was awarded on 6 November 2025 to 27 suppliers including C and J Travel Limited, JJ Kavanagh and Sons Limited, Local Link Limerick Clare, and numerous other coach hire operators, with an estimated value of €5.6 million.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1 - Schools and Centres based in West and North Clare

    €5,600,000Won by C and J Travel LimitedWon by Lahinch Bus Hire LimitedWon by Shane and Edward Brigdale, t/a Clarecastle CoachesWon by JJ Kavanagh and Sons LimitedWon by Glynns Coach Hire (Ennis) LtdWon by Jamesy's Bus HireWon by Noel O SheaWon by CandC Executive TravelWon by Fintan Meaney
  • Lot 2 - Schools and Centres based in East and South Clare

    €5,600,000Won by Edward O'Malley Coaches LtdWon by DERG BUS HIRE LTDWon by HM Travel and Logistics LimitedWon by C and J Travel LimitedWon by Lahinch Bus Hire LimitedWon by Shane and Edward Brigdale, t/a Clarecastle CoachesWon by JJ Kavanagh and Sons LimitedWon by Castletroy Coaches LimitedWon by D S Roughan LTDWon by Glynns Coach Hire (Ennis) LtdWon by Jamesy's Bus HireWon by CandC Executive TravelWon by Fintan MeaneyWon by Hynan TravelWon by Kelly Travel
  • Lot 3 - Schools and Centres based in West and North Limerick

    €5,600,000Won by Mangan Bus HireWon by Richard Delaney Bus HireWon by Patrick KenneallyWon by Griffins Coaches LtdWon by Patrick McElligott and Sons LtdWon by TCT Transport Limited t/a Madigans of ArdaghWon by MANNINGS COACHES LIMITEDWon by Local Link Limerick ClareWon by JJ Kavanagh and Sons LimitedWon by Castletroy Coaches LimitedWon by Catherine Madigan t/a Madigans BushireWon by Kelly Travel
  • Lot 4 - Schools and Centres based in Limerick City

    €5,600,000Won by Edward O'Malley Coaches LtdWon by DERG BUS HIRE LTDWon by HM Travel and Logistics LimitedWon by Richard Delaney Bus HireWon by C and J Travel LimitedWon by Patrick McElligott and Sons LtdWon by TCT Transport Limited t/a Madigans of ArdaghWon by Martins CoachesWon by Shane and Edward Brigdale, t/a Clarecastle CoachesWon by MANNINGS COACHES LIMITEDWon by JJ Kavanagh and Sons LimitedWon by Castletroy Coaches LimitedWon by Glynns Coach Hire (Ennis) LtdWon by Catherine Madigan t/a Madigans BushireWon by Hynan TravelWon by Kelly Travel
  • Lot 5 - Schools and Centres based in East and South Limerick

    €5,600,000Won by Griffins Coaches LtdWon by TCT Transport Limited t/a Madigans of ArdaghWon by Martins CoachesWon by MANNINGS COACHES LIMITEDWon by JJ Kavanagh and Sons LimitedWon by Castletroy Coaches LimitedWon by Catherine Madigan t/a Madigans BushireWon by Hynan TravelWon by Kelly Travel

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
€5,600,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
7 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Hire of buses and coaches with driverTravel servicesBusiness travel services

Award outcome

Award date
6 November 2025
Contract period
— → 7 July 2029
Winners
  • C and J Travel Limited
  • CandC Executive Travel
  • Castletroy Coaches Limited
  • Catherine Madigan t/a Madigans Bushire
  • D S Roughan LTD
  • DERG BUS HIRE LTD
  • Edward O'Malley Coaches Ltd
  • Fintan Meaney
  • Glynns Coach Hire (Ennis) Ltd
  • Griffins Coaches Ltd
  • HM Travel and Logistics Limited
  • Hynan Travel
  • JJ Kavanagh and Sons Limited
  • Jamesy's Bus Hire
  • Kelly Travel
  • Lahinch Bus Hire Limited
  • Local Link Limerick Clare
  • MANNINGS COACHES LIMITED
  • Mangan Bus Hire
  • Martins Coaches
  • Noel O Shea
  • Patrick Kenneally
  • Patrick McElligott and Sons Ltd
  • Richard Delaney Bus Hire
  • Shane and Edward Brigdale, t/a Clarecastle Coaches
  • TCT Transport Limited t/a Madigans of Ardagh

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    3 December 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    7 April 2025

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