Coach and Minibus Framework
University of East Anglia · Education
In brief
University of East Anglia awarded vehicle and fleet and transport work to Central Connect Services, ICT Coaches Ltd and Afsc Limited and 3 others on 1 August 2026.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 August 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Coach 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot covers36+ seat coaches with driver | Transport, Vehicles and fleet | — |
| Small/Medium Coach 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot covers17-35 seats small and medium coaches with driver | Transport, Vehicles and fleet | — |
| Minibus 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 What this lot coversUp to 16 Seat minibuses with driver | Transport, Vehicles and fleet | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connect Services (SME) ICT Coaches Ltd (SME) Afsc Limited (SME) Freestones Coaches Limited (SME) Jubilee Coaches (Rollesby) Ltd (SME) 9 bids received | Coach | £300,000 | Awarded 9 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| Sanders Coaches Limited (SME) Central Connect Services (SME) ICT Coaches Ltd (SME) Afsc Limited (SME) Freestones Coaches Limited (SME) 9 bids received | Small/Medium Coach | £300,000 | Awarded 9 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
| Central Connect Services (SME) ICT Coaches Ltd (SME) Afsc Limited (SME) Freestones Coaches Limited (SME) 8 bids received | Minibus | £300,000 | Awarded 9 July 2026 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 076978-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 040464-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 069327-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 081502-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
97Awards
81Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet
- Afsc Limited1 contract
- Busseys1 contract
- Central Connect Services1 contract
- Freestones Coaches Limited1 contract
- ICT Coaches Ltd1 contract
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From notice 076978-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 25 November 2025, last updated 26 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.