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Provision of a Mobile Library Vehicle

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Birmingham City Council involved the provision of a customised mobile library vehicle, under the industry category of specialist vehicles. Located in Birmingham, England, the procurement was part of the award stage by the date 19 August 2025. The buying organisation utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the ESPO Specialist Vehicles - Framework Agreement 215_24, Lot 9. The tender, identified by P0317, had a tender period that concluded on 16 June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2026. This contract was valued at £150,000 GBP.

This procurement process offers a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs and businesses specialised in customised vehicle production. Torton Bodies Limited, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies how a company focusing on specialist vehicles can capitalise on such opportunities. Other businesses in the field of vehicle customisation, and particularly those familiar with public sector procurement processes, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. By aligning their offerings with the needs of public institutions like city councils, businesses can access stable revenue streams and long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Mobile Library Vehicle

Notice Description

Provision of a Customised Mobile Library Vehicle. This contract has been awarded under ESPO (Eastern Shire Purchasing Organisation) Specialist Vehicles - Framework Agreement 215_24, Lot 9 - Customised Vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c5f5aca-300d-4bad-b4b2-321041b2a3d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a91042-5c4b-4684-b19c-69b890f104eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORTON BODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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