Planning

Purchase of Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 12:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Calderdale is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the purchase of wheelchair accessible minibuses, primarily aimed at providing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) home-to-school transport. This is an indicative pipeline notice, not a call for competition, with key elements such as procurement method and dates yet to be confirmed. The procurement falls under the goods category with an estimated total gross value of £3,600,000. The delivery location is within the UKE44 region of the United Kingdom, specifically Halifax, and the procurement process is intended to be selective, with an award made under an existing framework. The anticipated contract period is from 1st July 2027 to 31st August 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in vehicle manufacturing, specifically minibuses, as it aligns with the increasing demand for accessible transport solutions. Businesses that are experienced in providing high-quality, tailored transportation solutions for public authorities, particularly those focusing on accessibility and SEND services, will find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging in this procurement process, companies have the chance to secure a substantial contract, enhance their portfolio with a prestigious public sector client, and contribute to society by supporting inclusive transport initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is an indicative pipeline notice and is NOT a call for competition. This notice is intended to provide an estimated forecast for high value procurement activity, but does not commit the Council to undertake any further procurement activity regarding this contract, and may be amended at a later date. All dates are estimates and not a committed date, No further information will provided until commencement of any procurement exercise. Procurement of wheelchair accessible minibuses for provision of SEND home to school transport

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a389
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048760-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 31 Aug 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HALIFAX
Postcode
HX1 1UJ
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Further Information

Notice Documents

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