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title: "769/2019R Mini Competition ESPO framework LOT 218 - Minibus Contract Hire"
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# 769/2019R Mini Competition ESPO framework LOT 218 - Minibus Contract Hire

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba6275e5-8a09-483a-8627-8cb82951e319

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## Summary

Croydon Council is initiating a tender process for the "769/2019R Mini Competition ESPO framework LOT 218 - Minibus Contract Hire," aimed at procuring 39 passenger transport vehicles, including standard and accessible minibuses, alongside maintenance services. This procurement falls under the services category and is valued at £2,000,000. The tender uses a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure, and submissions are due by 13th February 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 12th August 2019 and conclude on 31st August 2024, with delivery locations specified within the London region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in vehicle procurement and maintenance. Companies specialising in the supply and maintenance of specialist vehicles will find this procurement particularly relevant, as it focuses on meeting the needs of vulnerable populations, including SEN children and adults. Engaging in this opportunity could enhance the business profile and service portfolio of eligible candidates in the transport services sector.

## Notice

Croydon Council is seeking to engage a supplier for the contract hire of 39 Passenger Transport Vehicles for the Council's Inhouse Service, this will be broken down into 27 standard vehicles, 12 SEN accessible vehicles and 4 Adults accessible vehicles (the "Goods"). The contract will also include mainteinance for the vehicles. The vehicles will be used to transport SEN children and vulnerable adults. This tender process is being called-off in accordance with the ESPO Framework LOT 218 as set out in the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44dda979-5189-4cf2-bca4-272c20b9fa60 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2019 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44dda979-5189-4cf2-bca4-272c20b9fa60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44dda979-5189-4cf2-bca4-272c20b9fa60
  23rd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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