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title: "Soft Market Test - Low Carbon Fleet Plan"
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# Soft Market Test - Low Carbon Fleet Plan

Buyer: ASPIRE HOUSING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-277d8cc0-a914-48b1-ace1-72718b83c777

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## Summary

Aspire Housing has initiated a tender titled "Soft Market Test - Low Carbon Fleet Plan" within the Vehicle-fleet-support services industry category. This procurement process focuses on transforming the existing fleet to a low-carbon alternative by 2030. The soft market test aims to explore options for electric vehicles or other alternative fuels to replace diesel/petrol vehicles. The procurement falls under the services category and will be conducted in various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 August 2024 and the project findings expected by the end of September 2024, with vehicle procurement commencing in October 2024. The current procurement stage is the tender, which was published on 5 August 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles, energy-efficiency consultancy services, and vehicle-fleet-support services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it accessible for diverse business types to engage. With the objective of transitioning to a low-carbon fleet, businesses equipped with innovative green technology solutions stand to benefit substantially from contributing to Aspire Housing's long-term environmental strategy.

## Notice

We're looking how to transform our fleet to a low carbon one by 2030. Before we look to procure our fleet we need to ascertain the future of electric cars or alternative fueled cars to diesel/petrol vehicles (the procurement is a different project). Following the proposal we will need to commence the plan and have findings by end of September 24 so we can procure vehicles in October 24. Additional information: Please access this soft market test via In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc79418a-c0d7-4e2b-86f4-8b914e7367c1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2024 - 16 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASPIRE HOUSING |
| Locality | N-U-L |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 0QW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | May Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc79418a-c0d7-4e2b-86f4-8b914e7367c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc79418a-c0d7-4e2b-86f4-8b914e7367c1
  5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current

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