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title: "Provision of Minibuses"
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buyer: "BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Minibuses

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5951e09d-992c-4f0c-970a-a98f3041aa28

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## Summary

The Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) has completed the procurement process for the provision of minibuses, a tender aimed at acquiring seven 18-seat minibuses complete with maintenance, breakdown cover, and an annual mileage allowance for a 60-month lease period. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure above the threshold, indicating a selective method. This tender falls under the transport services category and is valued at £388,633.12. The leasing contract commences on 1st September 2024 and is set to end on 31st August 2029, with delivery to the postal code TS4 3JP in the UK. An award was made on 31st August 2024 to JURNI Leasing Limited.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport sector, particularly those offering ethical and sustainable supply solutions. Both SMEs and VCSE organisations could find promising growth opportunities through participating in similar tender processes managed by NPCAT. The procurement necessitated compliance with specific criteria, favouring firms capable of providing comprehensive service agreements for vehicle leasing. Thus, companies that can offer competitive leasing packages whilst ensuring sustainable practices will be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of this nature within the education and transport sectors.

## Notice

1. BACKGROUND 1.1 This Further Competition (FC) is being issued by for Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) to procure Mini Busses for [60 Month] via the Ethical & Sustainable Supply DPS. 2. OBJECTIVE 2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s). 2.2 This document outlines the lease specifications for 7 18-seat minibuses for Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) in the UK. The contract includes breakdown cover, full maintenance, and an annual mileage allowance of 10,000 miles per bus. The lease is structured as a business hire agreement for 60 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b4668c-cbcf-4ec1-bb2f-8edf70cd26fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £388,633 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £388,633 |
| 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 | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JURNI LEASING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b4668c-cbcf-4ec1-bb2f-8edf70cd26fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1b4668c-cbcf-4ec1-bb2f-8edf70cd26fe
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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