Tender

Minibus Leases

BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Bridgwater & Taunton College, based in Somerset, United Kingdom, is currently in the active tender stage of procuring minibus leases, with the contracting process carrying the title "Minibus Leases". This procurement falls under the industry category of vehicle fleet management services, with a focus on service provision within the UK region. The contracting process is conducted through an open procedure with a gross value of £350,000. Key dates for interested suppliers include a tender submission deadline of 9th June 2025 and an enquiry period closing on 2nd June 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2029, with an option for renewal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fleet management and vehicle leasing services, particularly those aligned with quality and cost-effective solutions due to the award criterion weighting of 40% on quality and 60% on price. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the bidding process. Businesses interested in expanding their service offerings and portfolio within the public sector will find this opportunity an excellent avenue for growth, with potential extensions and renewals adding further value to successful bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minibus Leases

Notice Description

Tender for Minibus Leases to start on 01/09/2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05139f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021464-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Kirsty Ingle
Contact Email
inglek@btc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01278 441214

Buyer Location

Locality
SOMERSET
Postcode
TA6 4PZ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater North & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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