Tender

Leasing of Minibuses

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE

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Tender

12 May 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Sparsholt College Hampshire is inviting tenders for the leasing of eight minibuses in Winchester, UK, with a procurement title "Leasing of Minibuses". The tender, under the open procedure procurement method, seeks a 5-year lease for two 15-seater and six 17-seater minibuses. Bids are requested for both maintained and non-maintained options, with the process currently in the tender stage. Business users should note that the deadline for submissions is 8th June 2026, following a pre-qualification enquiry period until 27th May 2026. The contract award is anticipated by 28th August 2026, with a contract period running from late August 2026 to August 2031. The total estimated contract value stands at £316,800 (gross) or £264,000 (net). The sector is classified under "goods", specifically targeting the leasing of minibuses.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle leasing services, particularly those capable of providing minibuses and related maintenance. Companies that are small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to apply. A focus on competitive pricing, weighted at 65% in the award criteria, and quality aspects accounted for at 35%, ensures that value propositions align well with Sparsholt College's requirements. The open nature of the procurement process allows a range of suppliers to participate, facilitating varied business engagement and potentially expanding market reach for winning bidders.

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Notice Title

Leasing of Minibuses

Notice Description

Requirement for 8 minibuses ( 2 x 15-seater and 6 x 17-seater) on a 5-year lease. Quotes requested for maintained and non-maintained.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043618-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO21 2NF
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Wonston and Micheldever
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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