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title: "Lot 06 - Minibuses (inc' conversions) - SCC Vehicle Replacement Programme 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dd63"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-06"
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# Lot 06 - Minibuses (inc' conversions) - SCC Vehicle Replacement Programme 2021

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dd63

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of minibuses as part of its Vehicle Replacement Programme 2021. The tender, identified as "Lot 06 - Minibuses (inc' conversions)," falls under the motor vehicles industry category and involves the outright purchase of specialised vehicles. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and key contracts were signed on 1st September 2021, with the total value of the contracts amounting to £1,000,000. Located in Taunton, UK, this procurement has reached its award stage, with both Courtside Conversions Ltd and GM Coachwork Ltd being awarded contracts for the supply of minibuses.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle manufacturing and conversions, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are able to deliver high-quality minibuses tailored to specific needs. Companies with expertise in automotive production, particularly those equipped to manage the conversion of minibuses for various passenger capacities, will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such tenders can significantly contribute to business growth, as securing a contract with a regional authority like Somerset County Council can lead to further contracts within public procurement.

## Notice

Outright Vehicle Purchase via further competition using ESPO Framework 215_20

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - 9 x Small Minibuses (7-12 seats)

Lot 1 - outright purchase of 9 x small minibuses (7-12 seats)

Lot 2 - 9 x large minibuses (13+ passenger seats)

Lot 2 - outright purchase of 9 x large minibuses (13+ seats)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022004-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COURTSIDE CONVERSIONS; GM COACHWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022004-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:456789-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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