Award

London Borough of Richmond

SUTTON, ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN AND KINGSTON

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Award

03 Jun 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the London Borough of Richmond, overseen by Sutton, Achieving for Children and Kingston, focused on securing transport services, excluding waste transport, under the industry classification CPV 60000000. Situated in the region UKG13, the award was finalised and the contract was signed on 3rd June 2025. This open procurement process utilised an 'Open procedure' method, compliant with legal provisions under CELEX 32014L0024, and was part of the General public services recognised as a regional authority task. Despite the tender being cancelled at one stage, Ambassador Cars Ltd was eventually awarded an active contract, valued at GBP 3,188.57.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the transport sector operating in or near Kingston upon Thames. SMEs, such as Ambassador Cars Ltd, which succeeded in securing the contract, demonstrate that businesses with a strong service quality offering and competitive pricing can effectively compete. The open procedure procurement method fosters an inclusive environment, encouraging various companies to present bids, as evidenced by the 15 bids received, enhancing competition and innovation in local public service delivery.

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Notice Title

London Borough of Richmond

Notice Description

London Borough of Richmond

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029442-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,188 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUTTON, ACHIEVING FOR CHILDREN AND KINGSTON
Contact Name
Anna Jones
Contact Email
anna.jones@sutton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBASSADOR CARS

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