Contract Details Notice - Coach Framework
Cardiff University · Education
In brief
Cardiff University awarded travel and transport work to Edwards Coaches Ltd, Gwyn Jones and Keepings Coaches Ltd and 1 others on 27 August 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £1,200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 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 Hire 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 What this lot coversAd-hoc Services (including fixed term contracts) | Transport, Travel and accommodation | £1,000,000 |
| International Arrivals 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 What this lot coversCollect students from Heathrow Airport | Transport | £80,000 |
| Min-Bus 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028 What this lot coversFor smaller transport requirements where only a mini-bus plus driver is required. | Transport | £40,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Coaches Ltd (SME) Gwyn Jones (SME) Keepings Coaches Ltd (SME) 6 bids received | Coach Hire | £920,000 | Awarded 17 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 |
| Edwards Coaches Ltd (SME) Gwyn Jones (SME) The Kings Ferry Limited (SME) 7 bids received | International Arrivals | £80,000 | Awarded 17 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 |
| Edwards Coaches Ltd (SME) Gwyn Jones (SME) Keepings Coaches Ltd (SME) 5 bids received | Min-Bus | £20,000 | Awarded 17 August 2026 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 042300-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 050917-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 078348-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 084652-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 084687-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
92Awards
71Suppliers it has used most for travel
- Edwards Coaches Ltd1 contract
- Field Studies Council1 contract
- Gwyn Jones1 contract
- Keepings Coaches Ltd1 contract
- The Kings Ferry Limited1 contract
From notice 042300-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 May 2026, last updated 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.