Published date: 16 October 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 18 November 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines - 34300000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£700,000 to £1,450,000

Procurement reference

LINCOLN001-DN710724-43228903

Published date

16 October 2024

Closing date

18 November 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 February 2025

Contract end date

31 January 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

TransportConnect Ltd. ('TCL') own and operate a fleet of adaptive minibuses and cars (the 'Fleet') in addition to this they also maintain the Lincolnshire gritter fleet along with some LCV's and a small number of trailer mounted items of plant. These vehicles deliver demand responsive transport and SEND ('Special Educational Needs and Disability') home to school transport.

The reliable operation of the Fleet is a critical factor in the delivery of these essential public services and as such the Services shall include the following key elements:

(1) fast and competent identification of spare parts;
(2) good availability of spare parts;
(3) the provision and management of imprest stock;
(4) good quality spare parts;
(5) responsive delivery service;
(6) a parts booking system;
(7) proactive contract management.

Contract expenditure has been in the region of £300,000 per annum, however TCL does not guarantee any level of business through this contract.

Further information including details on the procurement, T&C's and the specification are available free to view at: https://procontract.due-north.com

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Lucy Reed

Address

County Offices
Newland
Lincoln
LN1 1YL
England

Email

LucyJ.Reed@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk