AwardedAwarded 18 December 2025

Coach Hire for Student Open Days

University of Exeter · Education

In brief

University of Exeter awarded transport work to Linden Holdings (Devon) Ltd on 18 December 2025.

The notice gives a value of £160,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 12 January 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

The University of Exeter hosts a series of Open Days each year to allow prospective students and their guests to visit the campus, meet staff and students, and experience university life. These events are a key part of the University’s student recruitment activities and attract large numbers of visitors from across the UK. To support the smooth running of these events, the University requires a reliable and professional coach hire service to transport prospective students and guests between key locations, including Streatham and St Luke’s Campus, Exeter St David’s Train Station and Westpoint Arena. The appointed supplier(s) will play an important role in ensuring that visitors have a positive and safe experience when attending Open Days. This tender seeks to establish a contract with a reputable coach provider who can deliver a high-quality, flexible, and cost-effective transport service aligned with the University’s standards of customer service, safety, and sustainability.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Linden Holdings (Devon) Ltd (SME)£102,885
18 December 2025 to 18 December 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 072743-2025
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 002126-2026

About the buyer

University of ExeterLast 12 months

Procurements

276

Awards

148

Suppliers it has used most for transport

  • Linden Holdings (Devon) Ltd1 contract

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From notice 072743-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 11 November 2025, last updated 12 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.