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Electric Stores Van

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:06

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:05

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed its procurement process with a direct award for an "Electric Stores Van," conducted under the CCS framework RM6244 for the purchase of standard and specialist vehicles. This procurement falls within the motor vehicles industry category, classified under CPV code 34100000. The tender delivery encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and other central and southern regions. The procurement method was a direct award, with the tender period ending on 17th March 2026. The contract period is established from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, involving an anticipated contract value of £35,000 GBP.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the electric vehicle supply chain and those capable of providing specialist vehicles. The procurement is particularly suited for SMEs, given the nature of the direct award method. Pentagon Corporate Services Ltd and Vauxhall Motors Ltd have been involved as suppliers, indicating potential avenues for partnership or expansion for firms dealing with franchised vehicle dealerships. Businesses with expertise in the regions specified may leverage this procurement to establish or strengthen their presence across England while aligning with governmental frameworks to foster sustainable transport solutions.

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Notice Title

Electric Stores Van

Notice Description

This is a direct award through the CCS framework RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dadd6b0f-7310-4a7c-866a-43614d5c9e80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f8998f-37ae-4714-8e86-1266b6fed846
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PENTAGON CORPORATE SERVICES

VAUXHALL MOTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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