Award

Minibus Acquisition - School Transport

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council has concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of minibuses for school transport, with the primary procurement category being goods. The industry classification falls under motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. The procurement covers delivery across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. An active contract was awarded to Ruffords Garage following a tender process that was concluded, with significant amendments made due to unforeseen circumstances leading to the urgent requirement for additional minibuses. The procurement method was through direct award, detailed as awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, making reference to a framework call-off.

This procurement provides significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the sale or lease of motor vehicles suitable for school transportation needs. Companies like Ruffords Garage, a supplier in this tender, exemplify the potential for regional businesses to secure contracts with local authorities. The procurement not only emphasizes local and regional business engagement but also highlights the possibility for businesses to capitalise on public sector needs for reliable and efficient transport solutions. Suppliers with expertise in delivering value through competitive pricing while maintaining quality and reliability are well suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Minibus Acquisition - School Transport

Notice Description

Purchase of 4 minibuses for use by PL to deliver school transport

Procurement Information

Called off YPO Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040846-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£224,730 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lesley-Ann George
Contact Email
lesley-ann.george@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LONDON HIRE

RUFFORD GARRAGE

RUFFORDS GARAGE

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