---
title: "Purchase of Two Minibuses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-22"
---

# Purchase of Two Minibuses

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb5a

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, involves the acquisition of two pre-registered Ford Transit 17 seat minibuses designated for the Kings Trust. Categorised under the transport equipment industry, this process reflects a completed award stage as of 22 December 2025. The procurement initiation date was 1 November 2025, with the final contract period concluding on 31 January 2026. Located in Preston, UK, this tender falls under the category of goods, employing a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method.

This tender is a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport equipment, particularly those capable of supplying minibuses. Although the supplier role has been filled by Ford Retail Limited, the procurement underscores the potential for similar, future opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in vehicle sales or leasing. Companies adept at meeting government specifications and delivering within set timeframes would find this type of project particularly beneficial for business growth and establishing a relationship with public authorities.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 x pre-registered Ford Transit 17 seat minibuses for use by the Kings Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085311-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,442 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 3LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORD RETAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 11:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085311-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085311-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.trustford.co.uk/locations/1854/birmingham-erdington/

## Provenance

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