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title: "Accessible Minibuses"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
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# Accessible Minibuses

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7699f184-771e-4efd-879f-4b6ac06ee54e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Liverpool City Council, which is seeking to replace its aging fleet of minibuses used for transporting vulnerable adults to day centres. The tender titled "Accessible Minibuses," falls under the category of motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons and is located in the North West region of England. The open procurement method was employed, and the contract was awarded on 27th September 2018. The contract period extends from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2021, with a total value of £468,972. The tender closed on 3rd September 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the automotive and transport sectors, especially those specialising in the manufacture of accessible minibuses and related vehicles. Companies looking to compete may include manufacturers of coach-built or van conversion minibuses. The involvement of established suppliers like Mellor Coachcraft and Treka Bus Ltd indicates a competitive environment where innovation and compliance with safety standards could enhance a business's chances of securing future contracts.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council has to provide travel to day centres for vulnerable adults - currently the council is operating vehicles that are coming to the end of their economic life and this will increase the risks associated with transporting passenger in wheelchairs, increase repair cost and decrease reliability of the service. Fleet Services wish to replace the current vehicles with new either coach built or van conversion minibuses to maintain the reliability and safety of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd584b9-f978-4745-8e29-3a816c2c0c19 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £468,972 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £468,972 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MELLOR COACHCRAFT; TREKA BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd584b9-f978-4745-8e29-3a816c2c0c19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd584b9-f978-4745-8e29-3a816c2c0c19
  20th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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