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title: "Purchase of Minibus"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4092da11-3350-4395-80ad-886c5816b988"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2022-05-27"
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# Purchase of Minibus

Buyer: KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4092da11-3350-4395-80ad-886c5816b988

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of two minibuses has been completed by Kent Fire & Rescue Service, located in Maidstone, England. This procurement falls under the motor vehicles industry category and was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5 January 2021, and the contract period ran from 19 July 2021 to 19 July 2022, with a total contract value of £58,562. The contract was awarded on 19 July 2021 to the Ford Motor Company.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the automotive and vehicle supply sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in the supply of vehicles or related services could greatly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. Moreover, businesses with experience in framework agreements will likely find themselves well-equipped to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 minibuses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be771da3-57bf-4189-b875-0a919670e253 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 19 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,562 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,562 |
| 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 | KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORD MOTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be771da3-57bf-4189-b875-0a919670e253

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be771da3-57bf-4189-b875-0a919670e253
  27th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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