Award

Purchase of Pre Registered Minibus

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2025 at 18:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a pre-registered minibus through a direct award via the TPPL Framework. This procurement falls under the goods category in the minibuses industry, with the CPV classification of 34114400. The purchase was made specifically for Together for Children Sunderland, located in the region UKC23. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure that did not require prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at GBP 40,746, was signed on 13th May 2025 with the supplier Ford Retail T/A TrustFord, a large enterprise based in Essex, UK. Though the tender phase is now complete, the initial legal base for the procedure was aligned with Directive 32014L0024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for suppliers of minibuses operating within established frameworks like the TPPL Vehicle Purchase Framework. Organisations that are already pre-registered or capable of executing direct awards without the need for prior competitive calls can advantageously position themselves for similar future contracts. Large automotive retailers or suppliers focused on providing specialised vehicles to local authorities, such as regional public service entities, may find lucrative possibilities here, as they are well-suited to respond to the niche demands of such tenders. Additionally, businesses looking to reinforce partnerships with local government bodies, like Sunderland City Council, could leverage such procurements to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Pre Registered Minibus

Notice Description

Procurement of pre registered minibus for Together for Children Sunderland through the TPPL Framework HCC and TPPL Vehicle Purchase Framework TPPLHCCOP03

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of pre registered minibus for Together for Children Sunderland from the TPPL Framework HCC and TPPL Vehicle Purchase Framework TPPLHCCOP03 Lot 2

Procurement Information

The TPPL Framework falls within PCR 2015 regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05293f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028622-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,746 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD RETAIL T/A TRUSTFORD

Further Information

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