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North Northamptonshire Council Fleet Fuel Cards

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Sep 2025 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has concluded the procurement process for providing fleet fuel cards through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Framework RM6186 for Fuel Cards and Associated Services. This contract supports the council's Fleet Team, ensuring efficient and compliant operation of its diverse service vehicle fleet in East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was officially awarded to Allstar Business Solutions Limited on 23rd July 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st January 2028. The procurement falls under the CPV category "Agency fuel cards" and represents a contract value of £741,297.50.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of fuel card solutions and related services, particularly those capable of supporting a broad range of council vehicles operating in varied locations. The successful supplier, having leveraged a comprehensive framework agreement, is Allstar Business Solutions Limited, indicating the potential for large-scale organisations to participate in similar public procurement processes. Furthermore, the emphasis on SME suitability suggests opportunities for smaller businesses to engage in future competitions within this and related public procurement categories. Businesses focusing on innovative refuelling solutions and efficient service delivery would particularly benefit from similar opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Fleet Fuel Cards

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council's Fleet Team require a fleet card provision to support its vehicles that operate from numerous satellite locations within North Northamptonshire. The team are responsible for the legal compliance, safety and efficiency of these vehicles and to ensure they are available for services including Waste Collection, Cleansing, Grounds Maintenance, Housing, Provider Services, and Parking Enforcement. The authority requires the ability to issue Fuel cards to vehicles/drivers that are not based at or operate from Council Depots. The use of fuel cards enables users access to local refuelling to ensure the Council's vehicles remain on the road to continue to provide services. The procurement of the this contract was undertaken via a further competition utilising Crown Commercial Framework Fuel Cards and Associated Services RM6186.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-103351dc-a298-466a-aef8-0c11e6e4ed51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e978d88-87d5-469b-b7ce-d13f3dcba7d6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£741,297 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£741,297 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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