---
title: "Minibuses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766409"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-14"
---

# Minibuses

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766409

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of 10 minibuses, which was awarded to Ford Retail Ltd T/A Trust Ford. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contracting process is currently in the active contract stage. The Council's Fleet Services team identified this goods-related procurement opportunity within the General public services industry category. The deadline for submitting bids for this tender was on 14th June 2024.

This tender for minibuses by The City of Edinburgh Council presents opportunities for larger businesses in the automotive industry to expand by providing 17-seat minibuses for community and school use in Edinburgh. The competitive tendering process allowed for bids from both local and EU suppliers, with the contract awarded to a large-scale supplier. Businesses interested in supplying goods to regional or local authorities should closely monitor such tender opportunities to enhance their market presence and potential growth within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council requires to purchase 10 minibuses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council's Fleet Services team has a requirement for the purchase of ten 17-seat minibuses for use in the community and schools across Edinburgh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507527 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £401,443 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORD RETAIL LTD T/A TRUST FORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507527

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507527
  Minibuses - The City of Edinburgh Council requires to purchase 10 minibuses.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766409

## Provenance

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