--- title: "Minibus Leases" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05139f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05139f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05139f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05139f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE" published: "2025-05-14" --- # Minibus Leases Buyer: BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05139f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05139f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05139f.json) ## Summary Bridgwater & Taunton College, based in Somerset, United Kingdom, is currently in the active tender stage of procuring minibus leases, with the contracting process carrying the title "Minibus Leases". This procurement falls under the industry category of vehicle fleet management services, with a focus on service provision within the UK region. The contracting process is conducted through an open procedure with a gross value of £350,000. Key dates for interested suppliers include a tender submission deadline of 9th June 2025 and an enquiry period closing on 2nd June 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2029, with an option for renewal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fleet management and vehicle leasing services, particularly those aligned with quality and cost-effective solutions due to the award criterion weighting of 40% on quality and 60% on price. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are deemed suitable, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the bidding process. Businesses interested in expanding their service offerings and portfolio within the public sector will find this opportunity an excellent avenue for growth, with potential extensions and renewals adding further value to successful bids. ## Notice Tender for Minibus Leases to start on 01/09/2025 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used. Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021464-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £350,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE | | Locality | SOMERSET | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA6 4PZ | | 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 | Bridgwater North & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bridgwater | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services ## Release History - 14 May 2025 at 15:40 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021464-2025 - 14 May 2025 at 15:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021459-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021464-2025 14th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021459-2025 14th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1392 1.0 Tender Letter KI-MB-2025.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1394 2.0 Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) KI-MB-2025.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1401 Appendix B - PA2023 - Schedule 7.pdf - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1402 Appendix C - Minibus KPIs KI-MB-2025.xlsx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1398 8.0 Pricing KI-MB-2025.xlsx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1395 3.0 Invitation to Tender KI-MB-2025.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1403 Terms & Conditions (Services) .pdf - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1399 9.0 Submission Certificate KI-MB-2025.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1400 Appendix A - Excludable Suppliers.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1396 4.0 Specification KI-MB-2025.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1397 6.0. Quality Questionnaire KI-MB-2025.docx - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1393 10.0 Form of Offer KI-MB-2025.docx ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05139f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05139f.json.