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Supply & Maintenance of College Minibuses

Issued by East Durham College · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published
21 Sept 2026
Closes
17 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC
Value
GBP 250,000
Reference
CA18483
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Education & Training
Type
goods

Details

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.

Context for bidders

We hold 2 notices from East Durham College, going back to September 20262 of them still open. They buy mostly in Education & Training and Transport & Logistics. There are 223 open Education & Training tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 26 days.

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