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title: "Minibus Hire Pilot"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND COLLEGE ENTERPRISES LIMITED"
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# Minibus Hire Pilot

Buyer: SUNDERLAND COLLEGE ENTERPRISES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9610cb77-c84e-452b-a4c1-a823c5f7eae9

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## Summary

The City of Sunderland College, through Sunderland College Enterprises Limited, is planning a procurement process for a "Minibus Hire Pilot" to facilitate self-drive minibus hire services. This pilot project, set to last for six months starting in September 2021, targets vehicles not exceeding 3.5 tonnes. Interested suppliers should note that the deadline for expressions of interest is 4 August 2021. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for motor vehicles intended for the transport of ten or more persons, and is currently in the planning stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle hire, particularly those with experience in providing self-drive transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is designed to welcome their engagement. Companies capable of supplying compliant vehicles and managing logistics within the Sunderland area will find this pilot especially suited to their offerings, potentially expanding their market presence and cultivating long-term partnerships with the college and its affiliates.

## Notice

City of Sunderland College are seeking interest from suppliers for the provision of self drive minibus hire. In the first instance during the pilot we will be focusing on vehicles not exceeding 3.5 tonnes [4.25t including specialist equipment]. the pilot is expected to be 6 months in duration commencing September 2021. All expressions of Interest are to be directed to Katrina.foster@educationpartnershipne.ac.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a68ed-3a9d-4aad-a63f-a3667f294b16 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND COLLEGE ENTERPRISES LIMITED |
| Locality | WASHINGTON |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| 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 | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 21 Jul 2021 at 10:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a68ed-3a9d-4aad-a63f-a3667f294b16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a68ed-3a9d-4aad-a63f-a3667f294b16
  21st July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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