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title: "COV - 25595 - Purchase of a Community Outreach Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067557"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# COV - 25595 - Purchase of a Community Outreach Vehicle

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067557

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## Summary

The Coventry City Council has awarded the contract for the purchase of a Community Outreach Vehicle, titled "COV - 25595 - Purchase of a Community Outreach Vehicle," to Torton Bodies Limited. This award falls within the industry category of specialist vehicles, signifying a key procurement in the realm of goods. The procurement stage has advanced to completion, with the contract start and end date set for 31 March 2026. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54. Located in Coventry, United Kingdom, the council aims to deliver a vehicle equipped with wheelchair access, private consultation space, and a fixed access ramp to enhance service delivery to residents with mobility and health barriers.

This tender provides growth opportunities for companies specialising in the manufacture and supply of specialist vehicles, particularly those with expertise in accessibility features. Although Torton Bodies Limited, a large-scale supplier from Telford, has been selected for this contract, similar businesses in the automotive and manufacturing industries may find future tenders of this nature appealing. Companies that can innovate within the sector of custom, accessible transport solutions could compete effectively for similar contracts, contributing to community outreach initiatives and enhancing public accessibility to council services.

## Notice

Torton Bodies Ltd will deliver a Community Outreach Vehicle, based on pre-determined specifics. This vehicle will allow us to take a range of council-led programmes to those who were previously unable to access our services due to a range of complex barriers such as mental and physical health needs and mobility issues. The vehicle will include: * Full wheelchair access to interior space * Private 1-2-1 consultation space * Fixed access ramp

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028007-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £154,590 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TORTON BODIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028007-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028007-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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