This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

08 Sep 2025 at 14:44

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 15:54

Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Two Rivers Housing, located in Newent, UK, involves a plan to replace their fleet and was initially set in motion as a tender. The contract is categorised under the service industry with an emphasis on the procurement of motor vehicles for the transport of goods and repair, maintenance, and associated services. The process moved through various stages, beginning with planning and tendering phases, followed by the tender cancellation dated 8th September 2025. The procurement aimed for a comprehensive, flexible solution for long-term fleet rental, targeting a fleet of about 40-45 vehicles. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 26th September 2025, a submission deadline of 3rd October 2025, and an award period projected to lapse by 17th November 2025. Unfortunately, the tender was cancelled due to a missing Q&A facility in its initial setup.

This tender process, despite its cancellation, illustrates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fleet management and vehicle-related services, particularly those offering flexible, turn-key solutions tailored for rural settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in fleet management, vehicle hire, maintenance, telematics, and repair solutions are well-suited to compete in such procurement ventures. Engaging in such procedures can allow businesses to expand their client base with public undertakings like Two Rivers Housing, leveraging competitive pricing and quality service deliverables as highlighted by the award criteria of 40% price and 60% quality weightage. This procurement demonstrates an ongoing opportunity for enterprises to position themselves favourably for future contracts with public sector buyers in similar geographic and operational landscapes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fleet Replacement - Two Rivers Housing: ID612

Notice Description

Two Rivers Housing are looking to procure a comprehensive, turnkey and flexible solution for long term fleet rental.

Planning Information

Please can interested suppliers go to https://www.gbsprocure.com/two-rivers-housing-premarket-engagement and download the pre-market engagement questionnaire to complete. Please can suppliers then follow the instructions in the questionnaire and return to tom.st.aubyn@gbsprocure.com by Friday 4th July 2025 (Midday).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05523e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054697-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£928,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£928,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Two Rivers Housing
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWENT
Postcode
GL18 1DS
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward
Newent & Taynton
Westminster Constituency
Forest of Dean

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