AwardedAwarded 3 November 2026
ITT: 272000 Provision of Minibus and Coach Transport Services with Driver
De Montfort University · Education
In brief
De Montfort University awarded transport and vehicle and fleet work to Ausden Clark Ltd, Fleckers Coach trips Ltd and N&P Travel Ltd on 3 November 2026.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 19 November 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
There is a requirement for minibus and coach transport services with a driver to support a range of planned journeys for students and staff across the UK, including academic trips, sports fixtures and other university activities. Group sizes vary, and some journeys may require additional luggage capacity, trailers or accessibility support. Lot 2 for Coach requirement was terminated due to non-compliant bids. This details notice only relates to Lot 1, minibus requirements.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ausden Clark Ltd (SME) Fleckers Coach trips Ltd (SME) N&P Travel Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | £565,000 | Awarded 19 October 2026 19 November 2026 to 30 November 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 043151-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 065562-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 098705-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 104058-2026
About the buyer
De Montfort UniversityLast 12 months
Procurements
50Awards
39Suppliers it has used most for transport
- Ausden Clark Ltd1 contract
- Fleckers Coach trips Ltd1 contract
- N&P Travel Ltd1 contract
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From notice 043151-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 May 2026, last updated 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.