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GB-Huddersfield: TPPL Kirklees Council HCC Contract Hire Lot 5 - Contract Hire of Up to 4 x 8-Seater Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (23176)

KIRKLEES METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

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27 Aug 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Kirklees Metropolitan Council's contract involved the hire of up to four 8-seater wheelchair accessible vehicles, classified under the industry category of minibuses (CPV 34114400). This contract, valued at £246,000, focuses on the provision of goods within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 27th August 2025, with the contract period extending from 7th March 2025 to 7th April 2025. The procedure for procurement was not specified in the provided details, and the awarding of the contract was finalised on 6th March 2025. The contracting authority, Kirklees Metropolitan Council, is based in Huddersfield.

This opportunity presents substantial potential for growth for businesses specialising in vehicle hire, particularly those focusing on accessible transport solutions. While the procurement process was not indicated as favouring smaller enterprises, large-scale companies such as Dawson Group Bus & Coach, the awarded supplier, were well-suited to fulfil the contract requirements. Such tenders are ideal for firms with the capability to supply specialised vehicles that meet accessibility standards, positioning them well for future government contracts within this vital service area.

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Notice Title

GB-Huddersfield: TPPL Kirklees Council HCC Contract Hire Lot 5 - Contract Hire of Up to 4 x 8-Seater Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (23176)

Notice Description

4 x 8-Seater Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ad53bd5-c483-455f-974e-00d3e904a740
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c585ce0b-ba33-4dcb-a399-f9ab43822fbc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2025 - 7 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KIRKLEES METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 6NT
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Dalton
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAWSON GROUP BUS & COACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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