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title: "Trial of alternative Demand Responsive Transport DRT delivery models"
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# Trial of alternative Demand Responsive Transport DRT delivery models

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e599cdf4-4f0c-44fd-a06a-bc3a5bb9f058

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## Summary

This contract involves North Somerset Council procuring vehicles and equipment for trials of alternative Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) delivery models, classified under the motor vehicles industry category. The procurement occurs in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with North Somerset Council acting as the buyer. The tender process is now complete, having transitioned from a selective procurement method calling off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Trust Ford Ltd with a value of £298,913.58 GBP, effective from 22 August 2025 to 22 September 2025.

This tender provides an avenue for businesses specialising in the automotive sector to engage with local government initiatives, particularly those not focused on SMEs or VCSEs. Companies dealing with motor vehicle supply and related equipment would find this opportunity advantageous for growth, especially those able to offer innovative transport solutions. Given the selective procurement approach, businesses within established frameworks are best positioned to compete successfully in such contracting processes.

## Notice

To procure the necessary vehicles and equipment to enable the DRT Trials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc59db9-a103-439f-80cc-f6abab9dd8ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,913 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,913 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUST FORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc59db9-a103-439f-80cc-f6abab9dd8ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc59db9-a103-439f-80cc-f6abab9dd8ec
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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