---
title: "Purchase of Mini Bus (Kings Trust)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc4f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# Purchase of Mini Bus (Kings Trust)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc4f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Purchase of Mini Bus (Kings Trust)" was managed by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, based in Preston, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on motor vehicles, and has been marked complete. Initially initiated through a tender, the procurement goal was to acquire a pre-registered minibus for the Kings Trust. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown." The award phase of this process was completed on 12 May 2026, with the contract period running from this date until 31 July 2026. The contract was awarded to FORD RETAIL LIMITED, a large supplier based in Colchester, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £38,069 excluding VAT.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the automotive industry, specifically those specialising in the supply of motor vehicles. Companies with expertise in providing fleet vehicles or minibuses would find this contract aligns with their services. Engaging with public sector procurement in the automotive domain can promote business growth by establishing long-term relationships with governmental organisations such as the fire authority. The geographic scope, covering multiple regions within the United Kingdom, further enhances the potential to expand market reach and reinforce business credentials by supplying to a public sector entity.

## Notice

Purchase of a pre-registered minibus for use by the Kings Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059482-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,069 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 3LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORD RETAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059482-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.trustford.co.uk/locations/1854/birmingham-erdington/

## Provenance

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