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title: "Contract hire of accessible minibuses"
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buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# Contract hire of accessible minibuses

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-135d3488-5783-4d50-b893-47eeb9a0072b

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council, located at Guildhall, High Street, Bath, UK, has completed the procurement process for the contract hire of five wheelchair accessible minibuses. This was executed as an open procedure under the goods industry category, specifically targeting buses and coaches, with a total contract value of £52,416. The procurement started in the planning stage, proceeded to the tender stage, and culminated in the award stage on 31st March 2025. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the awarded supplier being London Hire.

This tender presents opportunities for companies in the transport or vehicle hire industry to expand their portfolio by engaging with public sector clients. Although this specific contract is awarded, businesses capable of supplying or maintaining specialised accessible transport might find similar upcoming procurements where they can participate. The tender offered here highlights growth potential for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like London Hire, although it was not specifically marked as suitable for SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

## Notice

Contract hire for 12 months of five wheelchair accessible mini buses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de35dfec-eb5e-4750-86ca-4e6095c93265 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,416 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,416 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LONDON HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 07:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de35dfec-eb5e-4750-86ca-4e6095c93265

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de35dfec-eb5e-4750-86ca-4e6095c93265
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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