---
title: "Purchase of Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a389"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Purchase of Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses

Buyer: BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a389

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Calderdale is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the purchase of wheelchair accessible minibuses, primarily aimed at providing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) home-to-school transport. This is an indicative pipeline notice, not a call for competition, with key elements such as procurement method and dates yet to be confirmed. The procurement falls under the goods category with an estimated total gross value of £3,600,000. The delivery location is within the UKE44 region of the United Kingdom, specifically Halifax, and the procurement process is intended to be selective, with an award made under an existing framework. The anticipated contract period is from 1st July 2027 to 31st August 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in vehicle manufacturing, specifically minibuses, as it aligns with the increasing demand for accessible transport solutions. Businesses that are experienced in providing high-quality, tailored transportation solutions for public authorities, particularly those focusing on accessibility and SEND services, will find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging in this procurement process, companies have the chance to secure a substantial contract, enhance their portfolio with a prestigious public sector client, and contribute to society by supporting inclusive transport initiatives.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE: This is an indicative pipeline notice and is NOT a call for competition. This notice is intended to provide an estimated forecast for high value procurement activity, but does not commit the Council to undertake any further procurement activity regarding this contract, and may be amended at a later date. All dates are estimates and not a committed date, No further information will provided until commencement of any procurement exercise. Procurement of wheelchair accessible minibuses for provision of SEND home to school transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048760-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE |
| Locality | HALIFAX |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX1 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 12:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048760-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048760-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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