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Provision of parts and labour to assist in the maintenance of the Councils Vehicle Fleet

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Aug 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a direct procurement process entitled "Provision of parts and labour to assist in the maintenance of the Council's Vehicle Fleet". This procurement falls under the industry category of vehicle parts and accessories. The council, located in Bedford, United Kingdom, undertook a below-threshold, non-competitive procurement method. The award was made to Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Ltd, with the contract actively starting on 19 May 2025 and concluding by 30 March 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £87,600, and the delivery focus is within the UKH24 region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in automotive parts and maintenance to expand their market reach, especially those capable of providing parts and labour efficiently for council fleets. The opportunity is particularly suited for large-scale suppliers, like Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Ltd, who possess the necessary infrastructure and resources for comprehensive vehicle fleet maintenance. The tender's direct award nature implies that similar future opportunities could be available for businesses that establish trusted relationships with public authorities and demonstrate reliability in service provision.

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Notice Title

Provision of parts and labour to assist in the maintenance of the Councils Vehicle Fleet

Notice Description

Waiver - contract reasons - for the provision of parts and labour to assist in the maintenance of the Councils Vehicle Fleet

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052541-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIAN CURRIE (MILTON KEYNES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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