Tender

Provision of Leased Minibuses

DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST

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28 Jul 2025 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Delta Academies Trust, a public authority in sub-central government, based in Knottingley, United Kingdom. They are seeking proposals for the provision of leased minibuses over a five-year period, with submissions due by 22nd August 2025. This process, categorised under the motor vehicles industry, is an open procedure with a total contract value of £720,000 (£600,000 net of taxes and charges). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the contract expected to be awarded by 12th September 2025. The minibuses will be delivered within the UKE region of the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the leasing and supply of motor vehicles designed to transport 10 or more people. The framework allows up to five participants, giving multiple businesses the opportunity to engage and compete for the contract based on cost and quality, each weighted equally at 50%. Businesses experienced in providing best value quotations under closed framework agreements are well-positioned to benefit from this five-year contract, which is strategically aligned with the region's transport needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Leased Minibuses

Notice Description

The provision of leased minibuses for a five year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056776
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043794-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 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
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@deltatrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KNOTTINGLEY
Postcode
WF11 0EP
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Knottingley
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Further Information

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