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title: "FURTHER COMPETITION UNDER ESPO FRAMEWORK 215_20 SPECIALIST VEHICLES LOT 6 - MINIBUSES"
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# FURTHER COMPETITION UNDER ESPO FRAMEWORK 215_20 SPECIALIST VEHICLES LOT 6 - MINIBUSES

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01500e2a-c877-48d5-82d1-2859b053143b

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## Summary

The Welland Procurement Unit, represented by Tony Brooks, awarded a contract to EVM Direct Limited for the supply of 11 minibuses under the ESPO Framework 215_20 Specialist Vehicles Lot 6. The contract worth £1,623,373 started on February 1, 2024, and will end on June 30, 2025. This opportunity falls under the CPV category of Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons and involves a selective procurement method. The tender period ended on December 8, 2023.

This public procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods related to motor vehicles for passenger transport to engage. The Welland Procurement Unit, operating in Rutland County Council, sought tenders for 11 minibuses, aiming to enhance passenger transport services within the region. With a focus on SME suitability, this targeted tender process underlines the potential for local suppliers to contribute to public service provision in the East Midlands.

## Notice

Rutland County Council invited tenders for the supply of goods in respect of the following: The aims of this contract were: * To place a one-off order for 11 minibuses. 8 diesel and 3 EV's to deliver passenger transport services in the county. * The intention is for RCC to operate a countywide bus network including electric town bus services and Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services to meet demand as detailed in the LUF bid document. The Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework 215_20 Specialist Vehicles was used to conduct a further competition for this requirement. All suppliers awarded on Lot 6 - Minibuses of the Framework were invited to submit a tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb45a15-1bf5-47e5-b423-d51fb7142b82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,623,373 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVM DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb45a15-1bf5-47e5-b423-d51fb7142b82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bb45a15-1bf5-47e5-b423-d51fb7142b82
  1st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.rutland.gov.uk/

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