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Minibuses - Home to School Transport

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the purchase of six minibuses designated for home to school transport within the United Kingdom. The procurement process was executed under UK legal regulation 2023/54 and utilised a direct award method, facilitated by ranking first on the TPPL Framework. This process culminated in a pending award as of 7th April 2026. The contract period is set from 7th April 2026 to 31st May 2026. The transaction falls under the 'goods' procurement category, specifically focusing on minibuses, with a gross value of £350,815.

This tender presents a significant business expansion opportunity for businesses specialising in producing or supplying minibuses. GM Coachwork Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Newton Abbot, has been identified as the successful supplier, accessing the opportunity through a direct award. Such procurement can provide sustained business growth, particularly for firms with strong logistical capabilities and compliance with public authority requirements. Businesses adept at delivering goods efficiently within the specified contract timelines would be particularly well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Minibuses - Home to School Transport

Notice Description

Purchase of 6 Minibuses - Home to School Transport

Procurement Information

Ranked 1st on TPPL Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031633-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£292,346 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GM COACHWORK

Further Information

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