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title: "Invitation to Participate in Mini Competition for the Purchase of Specialist Mini Buses from YPO Framework No 652"
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# Invitation to Participate in Mini Competition for the Purchase of Specialist Mini Buses from YPO Framework No 652

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18e5db82-ae3b-4c3d-83fd-7c5700b1fdb3

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is currently concluding a procurement process titled "Invitation to Participate in Mini Competition for the Purchase of Specialist Mini Buses from YPO Framework No 652". This tender, designated for the acquisition of up to five low-floor accessible minibuses, falls under the transport equipment and auxiliary products industry category. The tender period ended on 4 August 2017, with the contract period commencing on 22 August 2017 and extending until 30 September 2019. The procurement method employed is classified as "Other", aimed at engaging suppliers for goods in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacture or supply of transportation equipment. Firms that specialise in designing and producing accessible transport solutions would be particularly well-placed to compete effectively. With a contract value of £358,190 awarded to Woodall Nicholson t/a Mellor Coachcraft, successful bidders can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and build a portfolio within local government contracts.

## Notice

Blackpool Council are undertaking a mini competition from the YPO Specialist Vehicles Framework (reference 652) to contract with a supplier and reserve the option to purchase up to 5 Low Floor Accessible Minibuses for 16 seated or 4 Wheelchair Passengers this year and a further 4, next financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615b5aba-80ab-48da-a4d4-eae1e4956d1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £358,190 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOODALL NICHOLSON T/A MELLOR COACHCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2017 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615b5aba-80ab-48da-a4d4-eae1e4956d1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/615b5aba-80ab-48da-a4d4-eae1e4956d1c
  7th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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