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title: "The supply, conversion, and delivery of a vehicle suitable for conversion into a Rural Mobile Community Hub and Pantry"
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# The supply, conversion, and delivery of a vehicle suitable for conversion into a Rural Mobile Community Hub and Pantry

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3746af8-f082-47c5-901e-adfaed98c031

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply, conversion, and delivery of a vehicle suitable for conversion into a Rural Mobile Community Hub and Pantry has been successfully completed by East Suffolk District Council. Positioned within the transport equipment industry, this tender falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The procurement took place in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract period is scheduled to start on 31 March 2026 and end on 30 June 2026. Critical dates associated with this process include the award date on 5 February 2026, with the contract award notice published on 11 February 2026. The procurement method employed was a competitive quotation, below the threshold, indicating a limited procurement approach during the tender stage.

This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations skilled in vehicle supply, conversion, and delivery services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for such contracts due to the project's specific suitability requirements. Blackpool Design Coach Builders Ltd., a large-scale company appointed as the supplier, will fulfil the contract valued at GBP 93,000. Businesses seeking involvement in similar projects should possess expertise in fulfilling requirements within competitive quotation environments and the ability to address unique rural community needs effectively.

## Notice

The supply, conversion, and delivery of a vehicle suitable for conversion into a Rural Mobile Community Hub and Pantry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0879411f-0338-45af-8d25-78d22a4ac225 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL DESIGN COACH BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0879411f-0338-45af-8d25-78d22a4ac225

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0879411f-0338-45af-8d25-78d22a4ac225
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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