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Minibus

University Of Worcester

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23 Oct 2026 at 11:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester purchased a 17-seat minibus for use in Worcester. This is a vehicle supply requirement, classified as motor vehicles. The contract concerns the purchase of one minibus; the published description does not identify further specifications or intended uses. The buying organisation is the University of Worcester, a public authority. Delivery is recorded in the Worcester area. The requirement is therefore relevant to vehicle dealers and manufacturers able to supply and deliver a 17-seat minibus to a UK university. Its straightforward scope is a single vehicle purchase rather than a broader transport service, fleet operation or vehicle maintenance contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to CAR VAN & MINIBUS WORLD LIMITED. The University used a direct award below the threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 22 September 2026 and covers a one-day contract period on 30 September 2026. Its value is £42,658 excluding VAT and £51,143.20 including VAT. The award is for the single minibus requirement; no separate lot outcomes are recorded. The published procurement information does not describe a competitive evaluation or award criteria, consistent with the direct award route. The supplier is a Stoke-on-Trent-based company. The contract is active.

For vehicle suppliers, this award demonstrates that the University of Worcester buys a 17-seat minibus as a direct, below-threshold purchase. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need to source and supply a suitable minibus and manage delivery to Worcester. The successful supplier was a vehicle and minibus business, indicating that relevant stock, product knowledge and the ability to fulfil a single-vehicle order are pertinent capabilities. This is a focused goods requirement, rather than a transport service or a large fleet procurement, so suppliers whose business includes minibus sales may be better placed than operators offering only passenger transport. The award also shows that the buyer has used a non-competitive route for this purchase; it does not establish the route for any later procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minibus

Notice Description

Purchase of 17 seat minibus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ec8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100390-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£42,658 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Worcester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAR VAN & MINIBUS WORLD LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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