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21 Jul 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under the framework agreement for Northamptonshire Children's Trust's vehicle hire has reached the award stage. North Northamptonshire Council is the buyer for the project titled "Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Vehicle Hire," with services provided by Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Passenger cars" and covers the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract valued at £30,000 commenced on 18th May 2026 and will conclude on 17th November 2026. The process employed a selective method through a call-off from the CCS Framework Contract RM6265, specifically targeting the hire of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle hire services to collaborate with a public sector customer, expanding their market penetration and enhancing their portfolio with government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in the service and transport sectors are especially well-suited to participate in similar procurements, given the selective method of procurement that supports SME involvement. Engaging in this sector can foster business growth by establishing long-term relationships with governmental bodies like the North Northamptonshire Council, potentially leading to future contracts.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust - a call-off under the CCS Framework Contract with the reference number RM6265 for the provision of Public Sector Vehicle Hire Solutions - Lot 1 - Hire of Vehicles up to 3.5T.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e3dc8e8-567d-4b6e-a98b-9b2f7f7da538
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dcebdde-1437-4e97-be68-a7e7d62759b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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