Award

Minibus purchase

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Award

29 Dec 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of a minibus, with the successful award granted on 11th December 2025. The procurement, carried out under a limited method due to its below-threshold nature, invited bids within the goods category, specifically targeting the acquisition of minibuses. The process, identified by tender ID DN800765, was focused on fulfilling the needs of a sub-central government authority in Catford, UK, with the contract period set to start on 15th January 2026 and end on 15th January 2027. GM Coachwork Limited emerged as the awarded supplier, supporting regional economic activity within the transport sector.

This tender opportunity highlights the potential for businesses specialising in the transport vehicle industry to align their offerings with public sector requirements. While the procurement was closed, its successful conclusion by a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) like GM Coachwork Limited demonstrates how companies in this category can effectively compete for such projects. Firms with capabilities in vehicle supply, particularly minibuses, or those considering expanding into supplying public sector transportation needs, stand to benefit from similar opportunities in future tenders initiated by local government bodies. Leveraging the experience and insights gained from this contract can pave the way for long-term growth and the opening of new business avenues.

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Notice Title

Minibus purchase

Notice Description

Lewisham Council went out to procure minibus. This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed. Please see section V (Award of Contract) for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086232-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GM COACHWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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