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Tender: Supply and 5-Year Fully Maintained Lease of Five Wheelchair-Accessible Minibuses for East Durham College

Released about 2 months ago

Closed17 Oct 2026

Likely valueEstimate£210K to £370KInflation adjusted

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyEast Durham College

SourceContracts Finder

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Sat, 17 Oct 2026

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East Durham College is seeking a vehicle leasing provider for the supply of five new wheelchair-accessible minibuses under a fully maintained operating lease. The college requires a 5-year lease inclusive of delivery, ongoing servicing and maintenance, breakdown and recovery services, MOT testing and statutory inspections, and fleet management support, with the contract awarded to the Most Advantageous Tender based on both quality and price.

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This opportunity suits suitably qualified and experienced vehicle leasing providers able to supply wheelchair-accessible minibuses and deliver fully maintained fleet services; key considerations include meeting the 5-year fully maintained service obligations (servicing, MOT/statutory inspections, breakdown/recovery and fleet management) and demonstrating competitive quality and price.

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