Award

3 x Home to School Van Conversion Minibuses

REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "3 x Home to School Van Conversion Minibuses" was undertaken by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Redcar, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically motor vehicles. The contract was awarded through a direct award method under the NEPO/TPPL Buses & Coach Purchase Framework, Lot 2 - Van Conversions, which does not involve competition as it was below the threshold. The contract status is complete, and it was signed on 5th September 2025, with an effective period ending on 5th December 2025. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with TREKA BUS LIMITED, based in Bolton, UK, being the winning supplier.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle conversions and supplies to the public sector. Companies able to deliver customized vehicle solutions, particularly for educational transport, will find this procurement process advantageous, especially those operating efficiently at a smaller scale like SME-sized businesses. The use of a direct award method suggests opportunities for businesses with established reputations and strong relationships with procurement frameworks to secure similar contracts without undergoing competitive tendering processes. Such contracts can enhance business growth by fostering relationships with local government authorities and providing ongoing service and maintenance work.

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Notice Title

3 x Home to School Van Conversion Minibuses

Notice Description

Contract award for the supply of 3 x Home to School Van Conversion Minibuses Contract procured via a Direct Award under NEPO /TPPL Buses & Coach Purchase Framework, via Lot 2 - Van Conversions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f27f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081344-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£257,337 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREKA BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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