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title: "Purchase of 1no Electric Car"
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# Purchase of 1no Electric Car

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a6cb450-d2a9-4c4e-a85a-2fa1d40ce035

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of one electric vehicle to enhance its Taxi and Licensing Service. This direct award contract, valued at £23,764.84, was granted to The Dutton Forshaw Motor Company, operating as Lookers Ford Sheffield. The procurement, classified under electric vehicles with an additional focus on estate and saloon cars, falls within the services category. Significant dates include the award date on 2nd September 2025, with the contract set to start immediately from that date and extend to 2nd March 2026. The procurement was specifically targeted to be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) while being initiated through a direct procurement method. The operations are located in Leeds, with delivery geographically extended to various regions, including the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of electric vehicles, particularly for those in the automotive retail sector. The electric vehicle market is rapidly growing, and contracts such as this with public sector bodies enable suppliers to secure steady revenue streams and establish a strong presence in urban mobility solutions. Companies that offer eco-friendly vehicle options with efficient delivery capabilities in regions such as Leeds and surrounding territories stand well-suited to participate and thrive in similar future procurement activities.

## Notice

Purchase of 1 x EV (car) for Leeds City Council Taxi and Licensing Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee06ace-50ea-49db-8690-ae507d34c4e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,764 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DUTTON FORSHAW MOTOR COMPANY T/A LOOKERS FORD SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34111000 - Estate and saloon cars
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee06ace-50ea-49db-8690-ae507d34c4e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee06ace-50ea-49db-8690-ae507d34c4e5
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97472&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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