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20 Feb 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, in collaboration with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Secondhand Vehicle". The contract was awarded to Group 1 Skoda Southend for supplying specialist vehicles. The procurement process is classified under the goods category and is associated with the United Kingdom's UKH region, with specific delivery to address regions UKH14 and UKH17. The process followed a 'below threshold - unknown' procurement method, concluding with an active contract valued at £14,160, signed on 19th February 2026, and operational from 20th February to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in secondhand or specialist vehicles, primarily within the automotive industry. Small and medium enterprises, especially those with expertise in vehicle supply chains, are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the specific nature of the requirement. This project not only enhances business growth by enabling access to public authority contracts but also emphasizes the importance of niche markets within public sectors in the UK. Engaging in such contracts can lead to improved visibility and credibility, opening doors for future government procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Secondhand Vehicle

Notice Description

Purchase of secondhand vehicle Procured in accordance with CSO's

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015547-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk
Additional Buyers

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUP 1 SKODA SOUTHEND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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