---
title: "Leasing of Minibuses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# Leasing of Minibuses

Buyer: SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe.json)

## Summary

Sparsholt College Hampshire is inviting tenders for the leasing of eight minibuses in Winchester, UK, with a procurement title "Leasing of Minibuses". The tender, under the open procedure procurement method, seeks a 5-year lease for two 15-seater and six 17-seater minibuses. Bids are requested for both maintained and non-maintained options, with the process currently in the tender stage. Business users should note that the deadline for submissions is 8th June 2026, following a pre-qualification enquiry period until 27th May 2026. The contract award is anticipated by 28th August 2026, with a contract period running from late August 2026 to August 2031. The total estimated contract value stands at £316,800 (gross) or £264,000 (net). The sector is classified under "goods", specifically targeting the leasing of minibuses.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle leasing services, particularly those capable of providing minibuses and related maintenance. Companies that are small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to apply. A focus on competitive pricing, weighted at 65% in the award criteria, and quality aspects accounted for at 35%, ensures that value propositions align well with Sparsholt College's requirements. The open nature of the procurement process allows a range of suppliers to participate, facilitating varied business engagement and potentially expanding market reach for winning bidders.

## Notice

Requirement for 8 minibuses ( 2 x 15-seater and 6 x 17-seater) on a 5-year lease. Quotes requested for maintained and non-maintained.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043618-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,000 |
| Lots value | £264,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO21 2NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Wonston and Micheldever |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 15:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043618-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043618-2026
  12th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0696fe.json.