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The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats" was conducted by West Dunbartonshire Council, located in Dumbarton, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of general public services and pertains to the delivery of goods, specifically minibuses, to replace taxi services for school transport. The procedure followed an open procurement method and has reached the award stage as of 30th June 2025. This procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and was executed as part of the framework agreement with Bath and North East Somerset Council & The Procurement Partnership Ltd, under the BNES Bus Framework reference TPPLBNES03 Lot 1 Vehicle Chassis. The value of the contract awarded is £254,983.56.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, specifically for suppliers specialising in the automotive industry with a focus on minibus distribution. Since this is a call-off contract from an established framework, businesses with experience in framework procurement processes are well-suited to compete. TrustFord Glasgow, a large-scale organisation, was the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting that businesses with robust logistical and delivery capabilities have a competitive edge. Companies looking to expand their services to public sector clients, particularly in the educational transport sector, will find similar procurement opportunities to be promising avenues for business expansion.

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Notice Title

The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats

Notice Description

The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply & Delivery of 6 minibuses 17 Seat, urgent requirement for Education to replace taxi services for school transport, required prior to new school term August 2025. The Council is seeking a single experienced Supplier identified through the Bath and North East Somerset Council & The Procurement Partnership Ltd framework BNES Bus framework, reference TPPLBNES03 Lot 1 Vehicle Chassis.. call off from Bath and North East Somerset Council & The Procurement Partnership Ltd framework BNES Bus framework, reference TPPLBNES03 Lot 1 Vehicle Chassis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803246
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533871
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34114400 - Minibuses

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£254,983 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alex Grace
Contact Email
alex.grace@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737828

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTFORD GLASGOW

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