Preliminary Market Engagement for a 3500kg/4250kg GVW Youth Bus
Details
- Topic
- Buses and coaches
- Published
- 13 October 2026
- Submission
- 12 November 2026in 1 month
- Source
- uk:bluelight
Tender description
North East Lincolnshire Council are looking to procure a 3500kg to 4250 kg GVW vehicle converted for our outreach youth service and are looking for clarification and guidance on the specification for this vehicle. The authority has produced an initial specification (see appendix 1 attached) to show potential suppliers what the authorities' initial thoughts are. The authority would prefer to consult with potential suppliers prior to going out to tender to clarify what is possible and the options for this vehicle build.
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published13 October 2026Current notice
- Next: Submission date12 November 2026in 1 month
About the buyer
North East Lincolnshire Council is a local authority with its own procurement specialists buying goods, services, works and concession contracts. Tenders are advertised on YORtender, the Yorkshire and Humber e-tendering system run by Mercell, where suppliers register free. Contracts range from single-supplier agreements to framework agreements with several suppliers. A Procurement Pipeline sets out indicative procurement activity for the next 18 months. Every contract awarded for works, services and supplies appears on a live contracts register. The Procurement Strategy 2023 to 2027 prioritises smaller businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of North East Lincolnshire Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and transport services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 34121000 · Buses and coaches
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