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CSU Replacement Vehicle

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Southend-on-Sea City Council concerns the lease of an electric transportation van, part of their fleet sustainability and compliance measures. This tender falls within the industry category of goods, specifically motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Located in Southend On Sea, Essex, within the UKH31 region, the contract has completed its award stage as of 14th November 2025. The contract started on 19th September 2025 and is set to end on 19th September 2028, with a gross value of £43,909.24. Southend-on-Sea City Council is operating under the public authority - sub-central government classification.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and leasing of electric vehicles, with specifics focused on fleet sustainability. The procurement process utilised a below-threshold method, suggesting potential for smaller scale businesses specialising in electric or transportation vehicles to explore similar procurement opportunities. Although awarded to Lookers Motor Group Limited, a large supplier based in Stoke-On-Trent, businesses offering innovative, sustainable transport solutions could be competitive in such tenders. Their involvement in future tenders could enhance electric vehicle deployment in public fleets, aligning with government sustainability goals.

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Notice Title

CSU Replacement Vehicle

Notice Description

Fleet Sustainability and Compliance - Lease Electric Vehicle (Transportation Van)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e17e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073993-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,257 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gemmaloizou@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKERS MOTOR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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