Planning

Minibus Hire Pilot

SUNDERLAND COLLEGE ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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Planning

21 Jul 2021 at 10:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Sunderland College, through Sunderland College Enterprises Limited, is planning a procurement process for a "Minibus Hire Pilot" to facilitate self-drive minibus hire services. This pilot project, set to last for six months starting in September 2021, targets vehicles not exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Interested suppliers should note that the deadline for expressions of interest is 4 August 2021. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for motor vehicles intended for the transport of ten or more persons, and is currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle hire, particularly those with experience in providing self-drive transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is designed to welcome their engagement. Companies capable of supplying compliant vehicles and managing logistics within the Sunderland area will find this pilot especially suited to their offerings, potentially expanding their market presence and cultivating long-term partnerships with the college and its affiliates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minibus Hire Pilot

Notice Description

City of Sunderland College are seeking interest from suppliers for the provision of self drive minibus hire. In the first instance during the pilot we will be focusing on vehicles not exceeding 3.5 tonnes [4.25t including specialist equipment]. the pilot is expected to be 6 months in duration commencing September 2021. All expressions of Interest are to be directed to Katrina.foster@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a68ed-3a9d-4aad-a63f-a3667f294b16
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND COLLEGE ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Katrina Foster
Contact Email
katrina.foster@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01915116000

Buyer Location

Locality
WASHINGTON
Postcode
SR3 4AH
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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