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title: "Tender to supply of Minibuses at Central Region Schools Trust"
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# Tender to supply of Minibuses at Central Region Schools Trust

Buyer: CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcc8f734-15b4-472d-a80c-892a5ecda103

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## Summary

The Central Region Schools Trust is seeking tenders for the supply of six minibuses under an open procurement process. The invitation is to transport needs for schools within the trust located in the West Midlands, England. The tender period ends on 19 April 2022, following which the contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2022 and will run until 30 September 2027. The contract value is set at £120,000.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in vehicle leasing or manufacturing, particularly those with experience in providing transport solutions to educational institutions. Businesses that can navigate the procurement process effectively will have the chance to establish a long-term relationship with the Central Region Schools Trust, thus fostering growth through continued service provision in the education sector.

## Notice

Central Region Schools Trust for the Supply of Minibuses on Lease to Trust Member schools. Trust was founded in September 2012, when Arrow Vale Community High School became a Sponsored Academy. The Trust was originally named Redditch RSA Academies Trust, and has now been renamed as Central Region Schools Trust. The intention of the CRST is to find a suitable contractor, can supply Minibuses. The details specification, quantity and delivery schedule are lead out in the tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce651f4c-382f-434b-b3f4-3ba007bb4803 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 10:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce651f4c-382f-434b-b3f4-3ba007bb4803
- 4 Apr 2022 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce651f4c-382f-434b-b3f4-3ba007bb4803

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce651f4c-382f-434b-b3f4-3ba007bb4803
  7th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc101233-41eb-47d2-ba3f-83cad07ab3e7

## Notice URLs

- https://centralregionschoolstrust.co.uk/

## Provenance

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