Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d23-1583-70e8-b7e9-02cd0508d776/ca18483-supply-maintenance-of-college-minibuses closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CA18483 - Supply & Maintenance of College Minibuses [East Durham College](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-durham-college) Estimated value £250,000 Published 21 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 17 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender East Durham College invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced vehicle leasing providers for the supply of five new wheelchair accessible minibuses under a fully maintained operating lease arrangement. Tenderers are invited to submit proposals for a 5-year lease inclusive of a fully maintained package. The college intends to award the contract to the supplier submitting the Most Advantageous Tender, considering both quality and price. ### Contract Scope The successful supplier shall provide: • Five (5) new minibuses. • Delivery to the College. • Fully maintained lease agreement. • Ongoing servicing and maintenance support. • Breakdown and recovery services. • MOT testing and statutory inspections. • Fleet management support throughout the contract term. The contract shall be fully inclusive except where exclusions are expressly identified within the tender response. To access this competition: Registered: Login to [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) and view the opportunity CA18483. Not registered: Visit [suppliers.multiquote.com](https://suppliers.multiquote.com) then register and quote CA18483 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## CPV classification Minibuses Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d92c13ea-e83a-4c1c-bddb-16381337a829) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile East Durham College: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/east-durham-college) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Provision of Lease Car Management Services · County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bda-92ef-70b6-9828-fabe582bee54/provision-of-lease-car-management-services) [Hire of Fleet Vehicles · Synchronicity Care Ltd · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-101c-7305-ae4d-bb8308b06e62/hire-of-fleet-vehicles) [CA18538 - Provision of Mechanical and Electrical Services · Bedford College · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13def-815f-71a6-9bce-1a60d861fa22/ca18538-provision-of-mechanical-and-electrical-services) [Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender · Bishop Auckland College ~ Cleaning Tender · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-82dd-7270-80b1-225a2de20cdb/bishop-auckland-college-cleaning-tender) [Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Home to School Transport Services (Round 2) · Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council · 1047 days left · 31 Aug 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bab-6940-7036-90d4-20a1797c9e69/establishment-of-a-dynamic-purchasing-system-for-the-provision-of-home-to-school) [CA18533 - WFCG Student Transport Tender · The Windsor Forest Colleges Group · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13def-8290-70cc-8a87-f78e0f85de43/ca18533-wfcg-student-transport-tender)