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Safe Haven Community Bus Conversion

Sunderland City Council

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Key details

Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Sunderland
Contract value
£41,667ex VAT
£50,000 inc VAT
Deadline
2 September 2026
Enquiry deadline
24 August 2026(questions / clarifications)
Published
28 July 2026

Procurement

Contract period
28 September 2026 - 30 December 2026
3 months
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
CPV classifications
  • 50117000 Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

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What happened

The contract runs until 30 Dec 2026.

Description

The Safe Haven project seeks the conversion of a suitable vehicle into a fully functional community support bus that will provide outreach, engagement, and wellbeing services across the local area. The conversion works will include the design, supply, and installation of internal fixtures and fittings, electrical systems, lighting, heating, accessibility features, storage solutions, and multipurpose seating/workspace areas. The completed vehicle will provide a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment for community engagement, information provision, and support services.

The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all conversion works comply with relevant UK vehicle, health and safety, accessibility, and roadworthiness regulations, with the vehicle delivered ready for operational use.

Contact

Address
City Hall, Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA

Identifiers

Buyer reference
OPEN20261268
Notice ID
070995-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b6

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