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Vehicle hire portal

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Oct 2020 at 10:35

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20 Jul 2020 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vehicle hire portal" conducted by Suffolk County Council involves the provision of car and light commercial vehicle hire services, including mini-buses and specialist vehicles. This process is classified under transport services (excluding waste transport) and has a value of £300,000. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract period running from 27 March 2020 to 26 March 2023, and the tender period ending on 26 March 2020. The contract is awarded through a selective procurement method, which involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery addresses are located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector. Businesses that offer vehicle rental services, particularly those equipped for specialist vehicle hire, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The framework agreement approach also allows for companies to leverage established supplier relationships, enhancing their chances of winning business in future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Vehicle hire portal

Notice Description

Car & LCV Hire including mini-buses & specialist vehicle hire through the YPO vehicle rental portal which provides a single facility to request any type of vehicle for any rental duration using a wide range of rental suppliers. Full rental management services assisting with the rental process, damage and fine management included.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fc95bed-a58d-4088-b199-fe9fe7c53aae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3321aa-667a-4ab2-8ca4-ffc7ea77aaf4
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2020 - 26 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrine O'Rourke
Contact Email
katrine.orourke@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01473 264475

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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