---
title: "Purchase of Mercedes 16-seater Minibus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b7ef"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-18"
---

# Purchase of Mercedes 16-seater Minibus

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b7ef

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Mercedes 16-seater Minibus, a contract tagged under the goods category. Located in Stevenage, this sub-central government authority sought to enhance the Direct Response Transport Unit's passenger transport provision. The procurement was conducted as a below-threshold process with the legal basis anchored in the UKPGA 2023/54. Although the tender is now complete, the contract period was from 17th June 2026 to 17th July 2026. The procurement was awarded to EVM DIRECT LTD., headquartered in Horsham, and details were published on 18th June 2026.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the automotive industry, particularly those specialising in producing or supplying minibuses. SMEs like EVM DIRECT LTD., which already secured the contract, demonstrate the favourable position smaller firms may hold in such tenders. Businesses focusing on mobility solutions, vehicle assembly, or transport services could find similar procurement processes advantageous for expanding their portfolios and entering regional markets.

## Notice

The Direct Response Transport Unit requires one additional Mercedes 16-seater Minibus to support and enhance passenger transport provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057508-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £155,108 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVM DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 11:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057508-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057508-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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