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title: "Conversion of Two Double Deck Buses into Mobile Youth Centres"
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# Conversion of Two Double Deck Buses into Mobile Youth Centres

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a057772e-d35d-494a-a2c6-d9b888993504

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting bids for the conversion of two double deck buses into mobile youth centres. This procurement falls under the category of motor vehicle conversion services. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a tender period ending on July 26, 2023. The contract period is set to run from September 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024. The project location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity offers businesses in the vehicle conversion and services industry the chance to participate in a unique project aimed at enhancing youth services. Companies specialising in vehicle conversion, youth services, and accessibility solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure procurement method provides a fair and transparent opportunity for interested suppliers to engage with Sandwell MBC, contributing to the community's youth support initiatives.

## Notice

Sandwell MBC (the Council) are seeking a vehicle conversion specialist to undertake the conversion of two new ADL Enviro400 double deck buses. Both vehicles will be acting as a focal contact point for the youth of Sandwell, working across the borough allowing Sandwell MBC to carry out vital youth work whilst offering access to games consoles, music production equipment and IT suites. The successful supplier will also be required to design, in consultation with key officers at the Council, two exterior designs that the young people of Sandwell will vote on their favourite. Aimed at an age demographic of 11-19 and up to 25 for SEND (Special educational needs and disabilities) both conversions are required to be identical in build, finished to a high standard that will enable a long service life and easy access to serviceable items allowing for quick maintenance turnaround. The lower floor must fully accessible to person/s with various forms of disabilities and outfitted with sensory lighting/equipment. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c13cec-5bc9-4d75-b818-9901bd81463c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
- 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2023 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c13cec-5bc9-4d75-b818-9901bd81463c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57c13cec-5bc9-4d75-b818-9901bd81463c
  22nd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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