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Purchase of Fleet Vehicles - Ford

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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02 Sep 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed the procurement process for the purchase of fleet vehicles under the title "Purchase of Fleet Vehicles - Ford". This procurement falls within the motor vehicles industry category (CPV code: 34100000) and is specifically located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 28th April 2025, following the selective procurement method as it is a call-off from the national Blue Light Commercial Agreement for Low & Intermediate Vehicles & High Performances & Advanced Emergency Service Vehicles. The procurement process was completed within the specified tender period, which ended on 7th April 2025, and the contract is set to run until 27th April 2029, with an estimated value of £800,000 excluding VAT over four years.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of motor vehicles, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements of emergency services. The call-off contract framework offers a stable business engagement over a four-year term, ideal for businesses with experience in fleet vehicle provision and those who can align with public sector procurement processes. Companies similar to Ford Motor Company Ltd, the supplier awarded in this contract, which possess the scale and capability to fulfil such requirements, would find this opportunity well-suited to their growth strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises can also consider competing for similar tenders if they can leverage partnerships or innovative solutions tailored to the public sector's demands.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Fleet Vehicles - Ford

Notice Description

The Purchase of Ford Fleet Vehicles for Northamptonshire Police. Awarded utilising the national Blue Light Commercial Agreement for Low & Intermediate Vehicles & High Performances & Advance Emergency Service Vehicles (BLC-Fleet-0020a). This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS800,000 excluding VAT for the four-year duration. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbb6b55b-fa4b-4360-a7bb-212c5241659b
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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD MOTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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