---
title: "ResLife/Kent Sport Minibus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f253"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-12-10"
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# ResLife/Kent Sport Minibus

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f253

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## Summary

The University of Kent, a sub-central public authority located in Canterbury, UK, has completed a tender process for a 5-year lease of a 17-seater minibus with parking sensors and wheelchair conversion, intended for ResLife and Kent Sport. The procurement, completed on 10th December 2025, followed a direct method below the threshold without competition. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, made on 7th November 2025. The contract with LEASEPLAN UK LIMITED, a large supplier based in Slough, UK, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, valued at £60,835 excluding VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and management of specialist vehicles, particularly those capable of offering adapted transport solutions for sports and residential services. It highlights prospects for businesses specializing in vehicle leasing and management services to engage with educational institutions seeking tailored vehicle solutions. Such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio by establishing partnerships with prominent public authorities and gaining recognition in the niche sector of specialist vehicle leasing.

## Notice

5 Year lease of 17-seater minibus with parking sensors and wheelchair conversion for use by ResLife and Kent Sport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081292-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,835 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEASEPLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 08:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081292-2025
- 10 Dec 2025 at 08:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081283-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081292-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081283-2025
  10th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ayvens.com
- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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