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title: "GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x 17 Seat Minibuses (27644)"
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# GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x 17 Seat Minibuses (27644)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f7ba22c-7844-4ad4-ae53-40cf92568796

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of two 17-seat minibuses under the project titled "GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x 17 Seat Minibuses (27644)" in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls within the 'goods' category, specifically under 'Minibuses', as per the CPV classification of 34114400. The contract period extends from 21 March 2026 to 21 April 2026, following the award on 20 March 2026, with the award notice published on 27 March 2026. Lookers Group, a large-scale supplier, has been selected as the supplier through this tender invitation initiated by Durham County Council. The awarded contract amounts to £78,114.38.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the automotive industry, particularly large-scale businesses specialising in commercial vehicle supply. The procurement of minibuses can be advantageous for companies with established infrastructures and capabilities in logistics, vehicle customisation, and after-sales services. While the contract was not marked suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it provides larger suppliers a chance to strengthen their relationship with local councils and expand their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

2 x 17 Seat Minibuses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8884c3e-1871-49f7-8a77-069431a52330 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2026 - 21 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,114 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,114 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOOKERS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8884c3e-1871-49f7-8a77-069431a52330

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8884c3e-1871-49f7-8a77-069431a52330
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1024382738
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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