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title: "Contract for purchase of 3 Minibuses"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Contract for purchase of 3 Minibuses

Buyer: REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cf90211-56bc-4918-9869-04cc62c7e6ad

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## Summary

Redditch Borough Council has completed the procurement award process for their tender titled "Contract for purchase of 3 Minibuses," focusing on the purchase of fleet vehicles under the industry category "Minibuses." This direct award process was conducted under framework contract reference 2024/S 000-021670. The procurement stage was initiated as a tender and concluded as an award on 30th March 2026. The contract period starts on 31st March 2026 and extends until 30th March 2029, with deliveries planned in England, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 1st April 2026, detailing the procurement transaction valued at £277,837.17 GBP. The process favours SMEs but excludes voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the fleet vehicle sector. Organisations with capabilities in the manufacturing or supply of minibuses can benefit from participating in similar procurement opportunities. Stanford Coachworks Ltd has successfully secured this contract, illustrating the competitive landscape and potential for SMEs to emerge as key suppliers in public sector purchasing. Engaging with such tenders could favour businesses keen on establishing themselves as reliable suppliers for local council requirements, potentially increasing their market presence in the UK.

## Notice

RBC Contract for purchase of 3 Minibuses under Framework Contract with the reference number 2024/S 000-021670 for the purchase of fleet vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb582efc-82ba-43eb-a2cb-10b53b80eb24 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £277,837 |
| 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 | REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDDITCH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B98 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Redditch |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Redditch |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANFORD COACHWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb582efc-82ba-43eb-a2cb-10b53b80eb24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb582efc-82ba-43eb-a2cb-10b53b80eb24
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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