---
title: "Minibus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078ec8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078ec8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University Of Worcester"
published: "2026-10-23"
---

# Minibus

Buyer: University Of Worcester  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078ec8

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## Summary

The University of Worcester purchased a 17-seat minibus for use in Worcester. This is a vehicle supply requirement, classified as motor vehicles. The contract concerns the purchase of one minibus; the published description does not identify further specifications or intended uses. The buying organisation is the University of Worcester, a public authority. Delivery is recorded in the Worcester area. The requirement is therefore relevant to vehicle dealers and manufacturers able to supply and deliver a 17-seat minibus to a UK university. Its straightforward scope is a single vehicle purchase rather than a broader transport service, fleet operation or vehicle maintenance contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to CAR VAN & MINIBUS WORLD LIMITED. The University used a direct award below the threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 22 September 2026 and covers a one-day contract period on 30 September 2026. Its value is £42,658 excluding VAT and £51,143.20 including VAT. The award is for the single minibus requirement; no separate lot outcomes are recorded. The published procurement information does not describe a competitive evaluation or award criteria, consistent with the direct award route. The supplier is a Stoke-on-Trent-based company. The contract is active.

For vehicle suppliers, this award demonstrates that the University of Worcester buys a 17-seat minibus as a direct, below-threshold purchase. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need to source and supply a suitable minibus and manage delivery to Worcester. The successful supplier was a vehicle and minibus business, indicating that relevant stock, product knowledge and the ability to fulfil a single-vehicle order are pertinent capabilities. This is a focused goods requirement, rather than a transport service or a large fleet procurement, so suppliers whose business includes minibus sales may be better placed than operators offering only passenger transport. The award also shows that the buyer has used a non-competitive route for this purchase; it does not establish the route for any later procurement.

## Notice

Purchase of 17 seat minibus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100390-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,658 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | University Of Worcester |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Postcode area | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR2 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | St Clement |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAR VAN & MINIBUS WORLD LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100390-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100390-2026
  23rd October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worcester.ac.uk/
- https://www.cvmworld.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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