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title: "Minibus Acquisition - School Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0560e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-17"
---

# Minibus Acquisition - School Transport

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0560e1

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## Summary

Peterborough City Council has concluded a procurement process for the acquisition of minibuses for school transport, with the primary procurement category being goods. The industry classification falls under motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. The procurement covers delivery across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. An active contract was awarded to Ruffords Garage following a tender process that was concluded, with significant amendments made due to unforeseen circumstances leading to the urgent requirement for additional minibuses. The procurement method was through direct award, detailed as awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, making reference to a framework call-off.

This procurement provides significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the sale or lease of motor vehicles suitable for school transportation needs. Companies like Ruffords Garage, a supplier in this tender, exemplify the potential for regional businesses to secure contracts with local authorities. The procurement not only emphasizes local and regional business engagement but also highlights the possibility for businesses to capitalise on public sector needs for reliable and efficient transport solutions. Suppliers with expertise in delivering value through competitive pricing while maintaining quality and reliability are well suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Purchase of 4 minibuses for use by PL to deliver school transport

### Procurement Information

Called off YPO Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040846-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £224,730 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LONDON HIRE; RUFFORD GARRAGE; RUFFORDS GARAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040846-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040767-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.peterborough.gov.uk

## Provenance

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