Award

Mini Bus Hire

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Award

19 Dec 2024 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process for "Mini Bus Hire" under the goods category. This contract, classified under CPV 34114400 for minibuses, involves the hire of minibuses with specific modifications including wheelchair access, removable seating, and a removable cage for the rear. The procurement, conducted through a selective method via a framework agreement, was awarded on 28th October 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2028. The services will be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £72,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle modifications and hire services sector to engage with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Cumbria. Though the contract has been awarded to Wessex Fleet Solutions, businesses specialising in accessible and versatile transport solutions could benefit from future similar opportunities. Large enterprises with the capability to meet specific modification requirements will find contracts like this beneficial for extended service provision and strengthening their foothold in the public sector transport market.

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Notice Title

Mini Bus Hire

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require minibuses with conversions to include wheelchair access and removeable seating along with a removeable cage for the rear.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed452c84-53e1-4666-b8bf-d9d3c27de6c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7199a3-8e32-4efd-a7d2-36250ac94abf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01228 242643

Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESSEX FLEET SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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