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title: "Lot 4: Welfare Buses (up to 17 seats)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-02-15"
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# Lot 4: Welfare Buses (up to 17 seats)

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92bcd8b5-7b02-45a7-b768-d039d62d2800

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the tender titled "Lot 4: Welfare Buses (up to 17 seats)" aimed at acquiring 2 x 17 seat minibuses and 1 x 17 seat minibus with wheelchair access. The procurement, classified under the goods category with a budget of £86,666, was finalised on 15th February 2019. The contract period extends from 29th April 2019 to 30th April 2024, and the vehicles are to be delivered to Sunderland, located in the North East of England. The procurement method employed is classified as "Other," and the tender has now reached the award stage.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of minibuses or related vehicles, especially for those that can cater to accessibility needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria that favour their participation. Companies keen on public contracts in the transport or automotive sector should consider exploring partnerships or submitting their proposals for future opportunities similar to this one.

## Notice

The Vehicle Contract Hire of 2 x 17 seat minibus and 1 x 17seat minibus with wheel chair access for a period of 5 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56eab726-92f9-4cd2-931b-2be609fa67d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,666 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| 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 | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAYS FLEET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56eab726-92f9-4cd2-931b-2be609fa67d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56eab726-92f9-4cd2-931b-2be609fa67d5
  15th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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