CA18483 - Supply & Maintenance of College Minibuses
This tender closed on 17 October 2026.
- Buyer
- East Durham College
- Value
- £250,000
- Closed
- 17 October 2026
- Where
- Peterlee, the North East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Durham College is looking for a vehicle leasing company to supply and maintain five new wheelchair-accessible minibuses on a 5-year fully-managed lease. The supplier must handle delivery, all servicing, repairs, breakdowns, MOT tests, and fleet management.
What the buyer wants
• Supply five new wheelchair-accessible minibuses and deliver them to the college • Provide a fully-maintained operating lease for 5 years including servicing, repairs, and breakdown recovery • Carry out MOT testing, statutory inspections, and ongoing fleet management support
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: This contract is designed for professional vehicle leasing companies, not small trades. If you are not an established minibus/fleet leasing provider with existing maintenance infrastructure and breakdown cover partnerships, you will not qualify.
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