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Framework for Accessible Minibuses

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is establishing a framework for the purchase of accessible minibuses over four years. The requirement covers coach-built van conversions designed for accessibility, within the buses and coaches category. The vehicles are intended for delivery and use in East Yorkshire. The framework has one lot and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Each lot will be awarded to a sole supplier, so the opportunity is particularly relevant to manufacturers, vehicle converters and specialist suppliers able to provide accessible minibuses as a framework product. Businesses serving local authority transport requirements, including organisations with established vehicle supply, conversion and delivery operations, should consider whether their range matches the council’s accessibility and coach-built conversion requirements.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure. It is a closed framework running from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030, with one lot and an estimated value of £5,000,000 excluding VAT, or £6,000,000 including VAT. Suppliers could submit offers electronically in English. Enquiries were due by 1 September 2026 at 15:00, and tender submissions were due by 8 September 2026 at 11:00. The planned award decision date is 20 November 2026. Evaluation is based on price, weighted at 70%, and non-price quality, weighted at 30%. The framework will be awarded to one supplier for the lot, without reopening competition. Suppliers must explain and evidence any price increases during the framework term.

This opportunity suits suppliers that can manufacture, convert or supply coach-built van conversion minibuses with accessibility features, and support delivery to a council over a four-year framework term. The buyer has identified the lot as suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist vehicle manufacturers and conversion businesses may be able to compete alongside larger suppliers. Strong candidates will need a dependable accessible-minibus product range, the operational capacity to fulfil orders during the framework, and the ability to manage vehicle pricing transparently. The framework terms require written explanations and evidence when prices vary from the original tender submission, including a breakdown of cost and profit movements. Suppliers should therefore have robust costing, pricing-control and documentary systems, as well as the capability to demonstrate non-price quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Accessible Minibuses

Notice Description

This tender is to establish a Framework for the purchase of coach-built van conversion accessibility minibuses over a four-year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074341-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Further Information

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