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COV - 25595 - Purchase of a Community Outreach Vehicle

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry City Council has awarded the contract for the purchase of a Community Outreach Vehicle, titled "COV - 25595 - Purchase of a Community Outreach Vehicle," to Torton Bodies Limited. This award falls within the industry category of specialist vehicles, signifying a key procurement in the realm of goods. The procurement stage has advanced to completion, with the contract start and end date set for 31 March 2026. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54. Located in Coventry, United Kingdom, the council aims to deliver a vehicle equipped with wheelchair access, private consultation space, and a fixed access ramp to enhance service delivery to residents with mobility and health barriers.

This tender provides growth opportunities for companies specialising in the manufacture and supply of specialist vehicles, particularly those with expertise in accessibility features. Although Torton Bodies Limited, a large-scale supplier from Telford, has been selected for this contract, similar businesses in the automotive and manufacturing industries may find future tenders of this nature appealing. Companies that can innovate within the sector of custom, accessible transport solutions could compete effectively for similar contracts, contributing to community outreach initiatives and enhancing public accessibility to council services.

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Notice Title

COV - 25595 - Purchase of a Community Outreach Vehicle

Notice Description

Torton Bodies Ltd will deliver a Community Outreach Vehicle, based on pre-determined specifics. This vehicle will allow us to take a range of council-led programmes to those who were previously unable to access our services due to a range of complex barriers such as mental and physical health needs and mobility issues. The vehicle will include: * Full wheelchair access to interior space * Private 1-2-1 consultation space * Fixed access ramp

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067557
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028007-2026
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
Large

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
£154,590 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORTON BODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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