--- title: "Fully Accessible Electric Passenger Vehicle" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed0c2397-e1c6-4a1d-8761-3ee14aa5f9a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed0c2397-e1c6-4a1d-8761-3ee14aa5f9a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed0c2397-e1c6-4a1d-8761-3ee14aa5f9a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed0c2397-e1c6-4a1d-8761-3ee14aa5f9a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AGE CONCERN IN CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY" published: "2024-02-28" --- # Fully Accessible Electric Passenger Vehicle Buyer: AGE CONCERN IN CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed0c2397-e1c6-4a1d-8761-3ee14aa5f9a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed0c2397-e1c6-4a1d-8761-3ee14aa5f9a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed0c2397-e1c6-4a1d-8761-3ee14aa5f9a6.json) ## Summary The Age Concern in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Fully Accessible Electric Passenger Vehicle. The project aims to rejuvenate the Buzza Bus transport service on the Isles of Scilly, providing environmentally friendly and fully accessible transport options. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of March 21, 2024. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on June 28, 2024. The total value of the contract is £62,000, and the main procurement category is goods. This opportunity would be well-suited for businesses involved in the electric vehicle industry or those providing transport services for individuals with mobility issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in the tender. The buying organisation, Age Concern in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, is actively looking for innovative solutions to improve connectivity and accessibility for the local community. Businesses offering sustainable transport solutions or accessibility technology would find this tender a significant growth opportunity. ## Notice Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people for over 50 years. We deliver services, club and activities for people in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. Our aim is to inspire individuals and communities to age well in later life. The Buzza Bus 2024 Rejuvenation Project, will be the only transport service focused on improving connection and finding transport solutions that increase independence, reduce social isolation and improving the health & wellbeing of local residents on the Isles of Scilly. The service is environmentally friendly, sustainable, fully accessible, cost-effective, and reactive to needs of the community - it is an essential door-to-door transport service for those that cannot use convential forms of transport. This project will replace an ageing Minibus on the Isles of Scilly, and provide a fully accessible Electric Vehicle and Charging Station for people who require essential transport on St Mary's. All bookings will be operated through a bespoke central booking service (Minibus Manager) and managed by our Community Transport team. Passengers will be supported by MiDAS trained drivers. Initially, the transport service will operate Monday-Friday (with limited weekday hours), this funding would help enable us to move to a 7-day service that links seamlessly to social groups, outreach, health support, and services. Reducing the impact on health & statutory services, reducing social isolation and loneliness, and improving general wellbeing. A key part of this project is to build, develop and enrich the Isles of Scilly with an effective Buzza Bus Service - improving connectivity for all individuals in the local community. Furthermore, the Electric Vehicle will have a state-of-the-art wheelchair and ramp system that will ensure a more inclusive, safe, and comfortable journey for individuals who require accessible transport. We will raise awareness and promote this service to stakeholders, reaching more individuals with mobility issues and health related concerns The purchase of this system is part of a grant funded application process and therefore procurement will be subject to grant approval of the project. We will assess tenders received on lowest compliant Tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbcf1b9-7b91-4f03-9a25-1c303ebcba47 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 28 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £62,000 | | 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 | AGE CONCERN IN CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Moresk & Trehaverne | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144900 - Electric vehicles ## Release History - 28 Feb 2024 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbcf1b9-7b91-4f03-9a25-1c303ebcba47 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbcf1b9-7b91-4f03-9a25-1c303ebcba47 28th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f95d2ba-3e69-4561-a0d5-328ea60b9026 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94a8926f-c788-411b-8788-15d2e583b1d3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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