---
title: "Minibus purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd88"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Minibus purchase

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd88

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has successfully completed a public procurement process for the purchase of a minibus intended for the Short Breaks Service, which supports children with complex needs and disabilities. This procurement, classified under the 'goods' category, utilised a 'below threshold - limited competition' method. The contract was officially awarded to GM Coachwork Limited from Newton Abbot, Devon on 8th January 2026 and spans until 24th March 2027. Located in the region UKI44, the minibus will facilitate transportation requirements, playing a crucial role in reducing leasing costs and ensuring safe travel for service users.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle manufacturing, particularly those that can deliver bespoke transportation solutions that meet the specific needs of the service's users. With a contract value of £58,660, the partnership illustrates the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public sector procurement, provided they align with contractual stipulations and can demonstrate reliability and quality in their offerings. Businesses that can innovate in vehicle design, particularly for specialised uses, stand to benefit from similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The Short Breaks Service In House Provision provides evening sessions, holiday sessions and Saturday sessions for children with complex needs and disabilities. The service has been using a lease vehicle for the last 5 years but the lease is coming to an end and purchasing our own vehicle would result in a reduction in cost to the council. Many of the children who access the centre find it difficult to travel by public transport, becoming overstimulated by sounds, smells and the close proximity of others, which can cause them to become dysregulated. This can lead to them displaying behaviours that challenge and can result in unsafe behaviours such as absconding, self harm and physical or verbal aggression towards others.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053205-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 24 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,660 |
| Contracts value | £58,660 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GM COACHWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 09:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053205-2026
- 29 Dec 2025 at 10:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086232-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053205-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086232-2025
  29th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmcoachwork.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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