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Coach Hire for Student Open Days

University of Exeter

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Key details

Contracting authority
University of Exeter
Public undertaking
Region
Exeter
Contract value
£102,885ex VAT
Submissions closed
Not stated by buyer
Published
12 January 2026

Procurement

Contract period
12 January 2026 - 12 January 2029
3 years
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
CPV classifications
  • 60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver

What happened

University of Exeter awarded this contract to Linden Holdings (Devon) LTD worth £102,885 on 18 Dec 2025. The contract runs until 12 Jan 2029.

Description

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.

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Linden Holdings (Devon) LTD
GB-PPON: PTQY-8472-XGRW
Award value
£102,885
Award date
18 December 2025

Contact

Address
Northcote House, Exeter, EX4 4QH
Contact name
Charlotte Hockey

Identifiers

Buyer reference
UOE/2025/074/CH
Notice ID
002126-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de92

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