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title: "Purchase of a Minibus"
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# Purchase of a Minibus

Buyer: SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a88b9fec-ff2e-4ad3-a117-fad801e257b6

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## Summary

The Swanley Town Council has completed the procurement process for the "Purchase of a Minibus" tender. This tender, classified under Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons, had a value of £40,000 and a deadline for submissions on 27th February 2024. The contract period for this tender ranged from 7th March 2024 to 7th March 2024, and the award decision was made on 18th April 2024.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the transportation industry, specifically those supplying accessible minibuses, to engage with Swanley Town Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in this open procedure tender above the threshold.

## Notice

You are invited to tender for the supply of at least a 16 passenger minibus no earlier model than a 2018 plate. The minibus must be fully accessible. If you wish to tender, please send your quotation (together with the information requested below) by post to arrive by 28th February 2024 at the latest. The quotation should be sent in a plain envelope and must be addressed to Swanley Town Council (Tender), Civic Centre, St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR87BU It is intended that the Council will make a decision on the 6th March. However, the Council is not obliged to accept the lowest, or any, tender. As well as the quotation, please state in writing: a) the earliest date that you could supply the vehicle, b) at least two references from customers who have bought a minibus from yourselves (or contact details of at least two referees who have bought a minibus from yourselves), c) whether you offer part exchange facilities d) whether you can offer the following services post purchase (these are not part of the tender but are for post contract information purposes): 1) servicing of minibus & passenger lift* 2) 10 week safety checks on the minibus* 3) MOT* 4) Full annual & six month LOLER tests on passenger lift*. *Please state whether you use a third party for any of these.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee6ca1d-a94f-47a6-8608-e9941db57300 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2024 - 7 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,500 |
| 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 | SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWANLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR8 7BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Swanley St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAWSONS GROUP |

## 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

- 18 Apr 2024 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee6ca1d-a94f-47a6-8608-e9941db57300
- 23 Nov 2023 at 18:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef0c8d6-f0a9-4a4c-a3e3-f616ef322e4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee6ca1d-a94f-47a6-8608-e9941db57300
  18th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef0c8d6-f0a9-4a4c-a3e3-f616ef322e4f
  23rd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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