CA18483 - Supply & Maintenance of College Minibuses
East Durham CollegeEstimated Value
Up to £250,000
Deadline
17 October 2026
Published
21 September 2026
Type
goods
Overview
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. The contract shall be fully inclusive except where exclusions are expressly identified within the tender response.
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Eligibility & compliance
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.
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East Durham College is looking for a vehicle leasing company to supply and fully maintain five new wheelchair‑accessible minibuses on a five‑year operating lease. The contract covers delivery, servicing, breakdown recovery, MOTs and fleet management.
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East Durham CollegeKey Dates
Published
21 September 2026
Submission deadline
17 October 2026
Notice type
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