Purchase of Mini Bus (Kings Trust)

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Purchase of Mini Bus (Kings Trust)" was managed by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, based in Preston, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on motor vehicles, and has been marked complete. Initially initiated through a tender, the procurement goal was to acquire a pre-registered minibus for the Kings Trust. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown." The award phase of this process was completed on 12 May 2026, with the contract period running from this date until 31 July 2026. The contract was awarded to FORD RETAIL LIMITED, a large supplier based in Colchester, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £38,069 excluding VAT.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the automotive industry, specifically those specialising in the supply of motor vehicles. Companies with expertise in providing fleet vehicles or minibuses would find this contract aligns with their services. Engaging with public sector procurement in the automotive domain can promote business growth by establishing long-term relationships with governmental organisations such as the fire authority. The geographic scope, covering multiple regions within the United Kingdom, further enhances the potential to expand market reach and reinforce business credentials by supplying to a public sector entity.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Mini Bus (Kings Trust)

Notice Description

Purchase of a pre-registered minibus for use by the Kings Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059482-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,069 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 31 Jul 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
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD RETAIL

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