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title: "Mini Bus Hire"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Mini Bus Hire

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed452c84-53e1-4666-b8bf-d9d3c27de6c9

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has completed a public procurement process for "Mini Bus Hire" under the goods category. This contract, classified under CPV 34114400 for minibuses, involves the hire of minibuses with specific modifications including wheelchair access, removable seating, and a removable cage for the rear. The procurement, conducted through a selective method via a framework agreement, was awarded on 28th October 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2028. The services will be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £72,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle modifications and hire services sector to engage with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Cumbria. Though the contract has been awarded to Wessex Fleet Solutions, businesses specialising in accessible and versatile transport solutions could benefit from future similar opportunities. Large enterprises with the capability to meet specific modification requirements will find contracts like this beneficial for extended service provision and strengthening their foothold in the public sector transport market.

## Notice

The University of Cumbria require minibuses with conversions to include wheelchair access and removeable seating along with a removeable cage for the rear.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7199a3-8e32-4efd-a7d2-36250ac94abf |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESSEX FLEET SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7199a3-8e32-4efd-a7d2-36250ac94abf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7199a3-8e32-4efd-a7d2-36250ac94abf
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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