Bespoke Mobile Outreach Centre for Central Bedfordshire Council
The Stanfords team have been incredibly busy building a bespoke Mobile Outreach Centre for two services at Central Bedfordshire Council.
The Stanford Coachworks sales and design teams have had the pleasure of working closely with both Central Bedfordshire Council’s Youth Support Services and Community Safety to produce an innovative design for their new minibus. Although different sectors within the council, both services have combined forces and will be sharing the new vehicle to help spread running costs. This also means that the vehicle has been specially adapted to ensure that it meets both services requirements, including full wheelchair accessibility.
Our Conversion
This bespoke conversion is based on a L3H2 Peugeot Boxer and features a multi-purpose rear saloon configuration, with a passenger seating area in the front, kitchen facilities and a comfort bench seating area in the rear. Thanks to the seating area in the front, Central Bedfordshire’s mobile outreach centre also has the ability to transport up to four passengers or one wheelchair occupant with some seats removed.
A worktop storage unit runs along the interior nearside and features both hot and cold water sinks, 230-volt plug sockets to plug in facilities for hot drinks and lockable storage compartments. Both seating areas also include tables, ideal for when the teams require desk space.
With the vehicle being utilised by Youth Support Services, it was vital that it included a variety of entertainment options. Inside, the mobile outreach centre includes a 4K smart television with a PlayStation 5 and a Bluetooth sound system. For versatility we have also included a HDMI socket, which allows passengers to plug devices in, such as laptops, and mirror them directly to the big screen - perfect for presentations or even watching a movie!
Vehicle Specification
Based on the Peugeot Boxer L3H2
Front cabin seats reupholstered to match the passenger saloon
Limo tinted rear passenger windows
4 x passenger seats centred around a large table
Ability to carry 1 x wheelchair occupant with some seats removed
Wheelchair ramps with designated storage spaces
Bench seating area at rear, which houses conversion electrics, with a removable centre table
Interior upholstered in a colourful blue and grey colour scheme with fully wipe clean seating
Wood-effect non-slip vehicle flooring
40-inch smart television with Bluetooth sound system, PlayStation 5 and HDMI input
Dual SIM Wi-Fi system
Full-length storage unit, stretching along the nearside, complete with lockable compartments
Hot and cold water sinks with easy access water storage beneath
Overhead lockable storage compartments
Electric side step fitted at side load door entrance
Independent passenger saloon heating and air conditioning
White board and leaflet holders
Fold-away chairs with designated storage area
LED interior lighting
230-volt plug sockets and USB / USBc charging points
1500-watt inverter
Roof-mounted solar panel to assist with trickle charging conversion electrics
Exterior scene lighting
External hook up point
Exterior awning
The Handover
SCW sales director, Paul, had the pleasure of delivering the new vehicle to Central Bedfordshire Council’s base. During the handover he demonstrated all of the vehicle’s exciting features to the team. We would like to say a huge thank you to Central Bedfordshire Council for their custom and we hope that their new vehicle makes a difference within the Central Bedfordshire’s community.
