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Supply & Maintenance of College Minibuses

East Durham College · Education

In brief

East Durham College is looking for suppliers for vehicle and fleet work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 16 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Saturday 17 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 16 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Saturday 17 October 2026

How bids are scored

Vehicle Specification & Suitability 10% · Whole Life Cost 50% · Contract Delivery Capacity & Relevant Experience 10% · Delivery Programme & Implementation 10% · Maintenance & Support Package 10% · Social Value 10%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for vehicle and fleet contracts across the UK (from 442 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

East Durham College invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced vehicle leasing providers for the supply of five new wheelchair accessible minibuses under a fully maintained operating lease arrangement. Tenderers are invited to submit proposals for a 5-year lease inclusive of a fully maintained package. The college intends to award the contract to the supplier submitting the Most Advantageous Tender, considering both quality and price. Contract Scope The successful supplier shall provide: • Five (5) new minibuses. • Delivery to the College. • Fully maintained lease agreement. • Ongoing servicing and maintenance support. • Breakdown and recovery services. • MOT testing and statutory inspections. • Fleet management support throughout the contract term. The contract shall be fully inclusive except where exclusions are expressly identified within the tender response.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 16 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Saturday 17 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 089335-2026

About the buyer

East Durham CollegeLast 12 months

Procurements

10

Awards

4
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From notice 089335-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.