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Purchase of Mayoral vehicle

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Purchase of Mayoral vehicle" with a contract awarded to Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd. The procurement falls under the Motor Vehicles industry category and involves the supply of goods to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 1st November 2025 and a contract period from 11th March 2026 to 31st December 2026, with the award made active on 1st December 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the automotive sector, particularly those capable of supplying motor vehicles under framework agreements. The procurement valued at £32,200, offers a prospect for similar enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in future tenders with Ipswich Borough Council, given their indication of SME suitability. Enterprises in the East of England with the ability to provide timely delivery in line with governmental standards would find such opportunities particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Mayoral vehicle

Notice Description

Purchase of Mayoral vehicle

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d62be192-3ed9-4727-bf37-2490afae05d0
Current Stage
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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
£32,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
IPSWICH 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
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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