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Vehicle car hire

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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17 Jun 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), based in Coventry, has concluded the procurement process for a vehicle hire service intended for staff use. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the passenger cars sector. The process utilised an open procurement method, culminating in an award dated 1st April 2025. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 13th December 2028, with the delivery location set in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 1st January 2025 and was valued at £33,600 GBP. The supplier awarded this contract is Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Ltd.

This tender potentially unlocks significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vehicle leasing and hire services. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing alongside high-quality service in the transportation industry will be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Enterprises classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) could find similar tenders especially accessible, given the suitability criteria specified by Ofqual. Engaging in such opportunities can enhance business profiles, expand market reach, and foster long-term collaborations with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Vehicle car hire

Notice Description

Vehicle hire service for staff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-180e47f5-98dd-401d-8679-8b97fc23afef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b73c312e-7291-43d6-9765-569f4364810a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34110000 - Passenger cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 13 Dec 2028 3-4 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2475091908

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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