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Trial of alternative Demand Responsive Transport DRT delivery models

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

This contract involves North Somerset Council procuring vehicles and equipment for trials of alternative Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) delivery models, classified under the motor vehicles industry category. The procurement occurs in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with North Somerset Council acting as the buyer. The tender process is now complete, having transitioned from a selective procurement method calling off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Trust Ford Ltd with a value of £298,913.58 GBP, effective from 22 August 2025 to 22 September 2025.

This tender provides an avenue for businesses specialising in the automotive sector to engage with local government initiatives, particularly those not focused on SMEs or VCSEs. Companies dealing with motor vehicle supply and related equipment would find this opportunity advantageous for growth, especially those able to offer innovative transport solutions. Given the selective procurement approach, businesses within established frameworks are best positioned to compete successfully in such contracting processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trial of alternative Demand Responsive Transport DRT delivery models

Notice Description

To procure the necessary vehicles and equipment to enable the DRT Trials

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e599cdf4-4f0c-44fd-a06a-bc3a5bb9f058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc59db9-a103-439f-80cc-f6abab9dd8ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£298,913 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,913 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUST FORD

Further Information

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