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title: "Purchase of a 9-seater, 3.5t adapted minibus"
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# Purchase of a 9-seater, 3.5t adapted minibus

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-612dce56-3bed-4914-b955-48a583d4d324

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## Summary

St. Helens Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a 9-seater, 3.5-tonne adapted minibus, classified under industry category CPV 34114400 - Minibuses. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, specifically a mini competition within the Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bus & Coach Procurement Framework via TPPL - Lot 2. The contract was awarded on 10th January 2025, with the contract period commencing on 13th January 2025 and ending on 13th January 2026. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, with the contract valued at £49,680.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for vehicle manufacturers or companies specialising in adapted vehicle production. Suppliers of modified transport solutions, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts, would find this opportunity well-suited to their strengths. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio in the public sector and elevate their market presence. In this case, GM Coachwork Ltd, an SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating that small to medium-sized enterprises can successfully compete and win significant public procurement contracts.

## Notice

The agreed procurement method for the one-off purchase of a 9-seater 3.5t adapted minibus was a mini competition using the Call Off for Vehicle Purchase, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bus & Coach Procurement Framework - Lot 2, Framework via TPPL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1b05ab-48e0-4721-96b1-b26bb88c794b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 13 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,680 |
| 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 | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GM COACHWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 22:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1b05ab-48e0-4721-96b1-b26bb88c794b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1b05ab-48e0-4721-96b1-b26bb88c794b
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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