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PAN3167 - Small Medium diesel van x 3

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for contract ID LEICSCITY02-DN737633-96672952 involved a direct award for the supply of three small-to-medium diesel vans, a venture undertaken by Leicester City Council. Classified under CPV code 60000000 for transport services, the award process was completed on 15th January 2026, with the contract already active since 11th November 2025 and set to conclude by 9th February 2026. The contract, valued at £57,959.25, was executed with Vertu Renault Nottingham, marking the procurement as tailored for the specific service needs of the Highways department in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the automotive and transport services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public procurement processes. The contract's focus on specialised vehicle replacement underscores potential for companies capable of delivering specific vehicular requirements to compete effectively. Businesses experienced in providing tailored transport solutions can leverage similar opportunities to form partnerships with local government bodies, facilitating not just immediate project involvement, but fostering long-term business growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

PAN3167 - Small Medium diesel van x 3

Notice Description

PAN3167 - To replace three existing vehicles currently used by Highways with a vehicle more specific to the Service needs. The existing vehicles are over 12 years old.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc9690ad-a94e-4e60-ab14-15ef461bb80d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3cea45-4be5-4c64-8493-8a6e2ef3276c
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,959 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Feb 2026 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sean Harris
Contact Email
sean.harris@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542084

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTU RENAULT NOTTINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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