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17 Jul 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project "GB-Stafford: TPPL Stafford Borough Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x Ford Van (32817)" has recently concluded with the status marked as complete. The buyer, Stafford Borough Council, located in Stafford, UK, sought a supplier within the 'Vans' industry category under the CPV code 34136000. The award, which was announced on 17 July 2026, was made to Ford Retail T/A Trust Ford, a large-scale supplier based in Colchester. The procurement, valued at £28,800, is classified under the goods category. The contract covers the delivery of one Ford van to the West Midlands region commencing on 14 July 2026 and concluding on 14 August 2026. The method of procurement was not specified.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for businesses within the automotive supply sector, particularly those with a track record of providing commercial vehicles. Companies capable of fulfilling similar contracts with competitive pricing, reliability, and quality can find opportunities for further business growth through public sector partnerships. While this particular procurement has been awarded to a large supplier, smaller enterprises should keep an eye on similar tenders for potential opportunities, especially those that highlight value propositions that cater to the specific needs of local governmental entities like Stafford Borough Council.

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Notice Title

GB-Stafford: TPPL Stafford Borough Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x Ford Van (32817)

Notice Description

1 x Ford Van

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce2510d7-02c9-469a-8f0c-9b975bede04f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c07fc322-f070-4573-9752-c99e02f682a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 14 Aug 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
STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AQ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD RETAIL T/A TRUST FORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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