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ResLife/Kent Sport Minibus

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 08:43

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, a sub-central public authority located in Canterbury, UK, has completed a tender process for a 5-year lease of a 17-seater minibus with parking sensors and wheelchair conversion, intended for ResLife and Kent Sport. The procurement, completed on 10th December 2025, followed a direct method below the threshold without competition. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, made on 7th November 2025. The contract with LEASEPLAN UK LIMITED, a large supplier based in Slough, UK, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, valued at £60,835 excluding VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and management of specialist vehicles, particularly those capable of offering adapted transport solutions for sports and residential services. It highlights prospects for businesses specializing in vehicle leasing and management services to engage with educational institutions seeking tailored vehicle solutions. Such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio by establishing partnerships with prominent public authorities and gaining recognition in the niche sector of specialist vehicle leasing.

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Notice Title

ResLife/Kent Sport Minibus

Notice Description

5 Year lease of 17-seater minibus with parking sensors and wheelchair conversion for use by ResLife and Kent Sport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f253
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081292-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,835 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEASEPLAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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