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title: "The Sheffield College Rent to Buy 2 Minibuses - AWARD"
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# The Sheffield College Rent to Buy 2 Minibuses - AWARD

Buyer: SHEFFIELD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d031adb-fa21-434a-b60b-f71b264434d0

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## Summary

Sheffield College has completed the procurement process titled "The Sheffield College Rent to Buy 2 Minibuses", aimed at acquiring two minibuses for student transport, specifically including wheelchair access for their Bloom students. The procurement falls under the industry category for 'Minibuses' (CPV code 34114400) and covers delivery locations including Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and various international regions like the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The contract period for this award extends from 15th January 2026 to 15th January 2031. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award dated 15th January 2026, following a tender process that concluded on 14th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth potential by allowing suppliers of wheelchair-accessible, low-emission minibuses to collaborate with educational institutions like Sheffield College. Businesses specialising in crafting customised transport solutions, particularly those equipped with removability and ease of access features, stand to benefit. Gowrings Versa Ltd., an experienced supplier in this domain, was awarded the contract, underscoring the opportunity for similar enterprises to gain traction in providing versatile vehicular solutions to colleges and other institutional buyers. Despite SMEs and VCSE entities being unsuitable for this specific tender, it exemplifies the possibilities for businesses navigating larger-scale educational contracts.

## Notice

Requirement: Purchase of 2 minibuses for student transport, including wheelchair access for our Bloom students, with low emissions to ensure we can drive in ULEZ zones without charge. 2X Vauxhall Movano L4H2 17 seat Minibus with 4 removable seats and telescopic ramp

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a8dee4-523e-4e95-aac6-f471bdfbdf05 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,280,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD COLLEGE |
| Locality | SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S2 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Park and Arbourthorne |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Heeley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWRINGS VERSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a8dee4-523e-4e95-aac6-f471bdfbdf05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a8dee4-523e-4e95-aac6-f471bdfbdf05
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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