---
title: "The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803246"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-03"
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# The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803246

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats" was conducted by West Dunbartonshire Council, located in Dumbarton, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of general public services and pertains to the delivery of goods, specifically minibuses, to replace taxi services for school transport. The procedure followed an open procurement method and has reached the award stage as of 30th June 2025. This procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and was executed as part of the framework agreement with Bath and North East Somerset Council & The Procurement Partnership Ltd, under the BNES Bus Framework reference TPPLBNES03 Lot 1 Vehicle Chassis. The value of the contract awarded is £254,983.56.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, specifically for suppliers specialising in the automotive industry with a focus on minibus distribution. Since this is a call-off contract from an established framework, businesses with experience in framework procurement processes are well-suited to compete. TrustFord Glasgow, a large-scale organisation, was the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting that businesses with robust logistical and delivery capabilities have a competitive edge. Companies looking to expand their services to public sector clients, particularly in the educational transport sector, will find similar procurement opportunities to be promising avenues for business expansion.

## Notice

The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply & Delivery of 6 minibuses 17 Seat, urgent requirement for Education to replace taxi services for school transport, required prior to new school term August 2025. The Council is seeking a single experienced Supplier identified through the Bath and North East Somerset Council & The Procurement Partnership Ltd framework BNES Bus framework, reference TPPLBNES03 Lot 1 Vehicle Chassis.. call off from Bath and North East Somerset Council & The Procurement Partnership Ltd framework BNES Bus framework, reference TPPLBNES03 Lot 1 Vehicle Chassis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533871 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £254,983 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTFORD GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533871

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533871
  The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats - The Supply & Delivery of 6 Minibuses 17 Seats

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803246

## Provenance

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