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Open tender · Notice 089335-2026

Supply & Maintenance of College Minibuses

East Durham College

Value
£250k
Closes
17 Oct 2026 (23 days)
Where
North East
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
16 Nov 2026 – 16 Nov 2031

In plain English

East Durham College wants five new wheelchair accessible minibuses supplied on a fully maintained five-year lease, delivered to the college. The package must cover servicing, maintenance, breakdown and recovery, MOTs and statutory inspections, and fleet management support, running from November 2026 to November 2031.

Good fit for: Vehicle leasing and fleet management firms that supply accessible minibuses.

Watch out: Bidders must be suitably qualified and experienced vehicle leasing providers; Must offer a fully maintained operating lease, not just vehicle supply, including breakdown cover and fleet management for five years

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What the buyer 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.

Procedure: Open procedure. Published 21 Sep 2026.

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