The Low Carbon Vehicle Public Procurement Programme Support for low carbon vans

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Summary

The Government’s Low Carbon Vehicle Public Procurement Programme (LCVPPP) was set up in 2007 to help stimulate the market for lower carbon vehicles. It has provided financial assistance to public sector organisations wishing to procure innovative, lower carbon vehicles for their fleets.

In its first phase, the programme has provided funding to support the trial of over 200 electric and low emission vans in a range of public fleets. The LCVPPP is allowing for the collection of ‘real-world’ data about the vehicles’ performance and usage, helping to drive ongoing technological development; as well as demonstrate the existing capabilities of these vehicles.

In November 2011, OLEV Ministers took the decision to allow Ashwoods, supplier of the low carbon van, to continue into the second phase of the programme. Further funding of up to GBP1.7m is now available for any public fleet buyers to purchase a further 500 low carbon vans from the procurement framework.

For the first 500 vans, OLEV will provide a grant of GBP3,430 per van to discount the additional cost, which is expected not to be necessary as volumes grow further.

How to apply:

The vehicle ordering and grant payment process is summarised: contact David Balchin or Martin Kadhim of Ashwoods by to request a brochure and discuss the order:

david.balchin@ashwoods.org or
martin.kadhim@ashwoods.org or
call Ashwoods on 01392 340417

On receipt of your order, a letter will be sent back to you confirming the grant amount, and what you will need to do when the vehicle arrives and receive the grant discounted price.

If you have any queries please email them to: Ian Turner.