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    ContractsMinibus Purchase for Short Breaks Service
    Awarded contract

    Minibus Purchase for Short Breaks Service

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 5 Jun 2026

    Purchase of a minibus to provide safe, reliable transport for children with complex needs and disabilities attending Short Breaks Service sessions.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 5 Jun 2026· 5 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 5 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • GC
      GM COACHWORK LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 months ago.

    5 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Short Breaks Service In House Provision seeks to purchase a minibus to support evening, holiday, and Saturday sessions for children with complex needs and disabilities. The service currently operates under a lease arrangement that expires soon; purchasing a vehicle will reduce costs to the council while improving service delivery. Many children using the service experience sensory sensitivities and struggle with public transportation due to auditory, olfactory, and spatial stimuli, which can cause dysregulation and lead to challenging behaviours including absconding, self-harm, and aggression. A dedicated minibus will provide a controlled, safe transport environment tailored to the needs of vulnerable children. Suppliers should note the requirement for a vehicle suitable for transporting children with additional needs, potentially including accessibility features and appropriate safety equipment.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In transport logistics, LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. GM COACHWORK LIMITED1× · 50%
    2. Believ Limited1× · 50%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED, LOOKERS GROUP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05fd88

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    Sector
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