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03 Aug 2026 at 06:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Fire Service involved the acquisition of a "Vehicle:iX2 ELECTRIC HATCHBACK BMW" through a salary sacrifice scheme, facilitated by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This service-related procurement was categorised under electric vehicles, with a contract awarded on 27th July 2026. The procurement method utilised was a limited, competitive quotation below threshold as part of a call-off from the ESPO Staff Benefit Framework 319_23. The delivery is set in the West Midlands, England, and aligns with sustainability efforts via electric vehicle supply. The tender process reached its award stage, closing the tender period on 26th July 2026, with a contract valued at £31,158.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in electric vehicle leasing and salary sacrifice schemes. Such businesses can leverage this contract as a case study to expand into public sector supply chains. The procurement method being a competitive quotation suits those with established frameworks and expertise, allowing them to provide tailored solutions in employee benefits through sustainable mobility options. The involvement of significant organisations like the West Midlands Fire Service indicates room for long-term engagements and potential partnerships in future procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Vehicle:iX2 ELECTRIC HATCHBACK BMW

Notice Description

A leased vehicle supplied to employees as part of a salary sacrifice scheme supplied by NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Call off from ESPO Staff Benefit Framework. 319_23

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-111c2dc3-391b-423c-8a39-c00848f0b813
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d0cd87-5ca6-46d7-b9a4-281c8f38f565
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,158 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,158 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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