Award

Contract for purchase of 3 Minibuses

REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

01 Apr 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

Redditch Borough Council has completed the procurement award process for their tender titled "Contract for purchase of 3 Minibuses," focusing on the purchase of fleet vehicles under the industry category "Minibuses." This direct award process was conducted under framework contract reference 2024/S 000-021670. The procurement stage was initiated as a tender and concluded as an award on 30th March 2026. The contract period starts on 31st March 2026 and extends until 30th March 2029, with deliveries planned in England, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 1st April 2026, detailing the procurement transaction valued at £277,837.17 GBP. The process favours SMEs but excludes voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the fleet vehicle sector. Organisations with capabilities in the manufacturing or supply of minibuses can benefit from participating in similar procurement opportunities. Stanford Coachworks Ltd has successfully secured this contract, illustrating the competitive landscape and potential for SMEs to emerge as key suppliers in public sector purchasing. Engaging with such tenders could favour businesses keen on establishing themselves as reliable suppliers for local council requirements, potentially increasing their market presence in the UK.

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Notice Title

Contract for purchase of 3 Minibuses

Notice Description

RBC Contract for purchase of 3 Minibuses under Framework Contract with the reference number 2024/S 000-021670 for the purchase of fleet vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cf90211-56bc-4918-9869-04cc62c7e6ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb582efc-82ba-43eb-a2cb-10b53b80eb24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,837 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDDITCH
Postcode
B98 8AH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANFORD COACHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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