Award

Purchase of 1no Electric Car

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of one electric vehicle to enhance its Taxi and Licensing Service. This direct award contract, valued at £23,764.84, was granted to The Dutton Forshaw Motor Company, operating as Lookers Ford Sheffield. The procurement, classified under electric vehicles with an additional focus on estate and saloon cars, falls within the services category. Significant dates include the award date on 2nd September 2025, with the contract set to start immediately from that date and extend to 2nd March 2026. The procurement was specifically targeted to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) while being initiated through a direct procurement method. The operations are located in Leeds, with delivery geographically extended to various regions, including the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of electric vehicles, particularly for those in the automotive retail sector. The electric vehicle market is rapidly growing, and contracts such as this with public sector bodies enable suppliers to secure steady revenue streams and establish a strong presence in urban mobility solutions. Companies that offer eco-friendly vehicle options with efficient delivery capabilities in regions such as Leeds and surrounding territories stand well-suited to participate and thrive in similar future procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 1no Electric Car

Notice Description

Purchase of 1 x EV (car) for Leeds City Council Taxi and Licensing Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee06ace-50ea-49db-8690-ae507d34c4e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34111000 - Estate and saloon cars

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,764 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 6-12 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel Francis
Contact Email
daniel.francis2@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01133786709

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DUTTON FORSHAW MOTOR COMPANY T/A LOOKERS FORD SHEFFIELD

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