This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2019 at 21:09

Award

26 Oct 2018 at 16:45

Tender

18 Jun 2018 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) launched a mini-competition titled "Mini-competition for Fleet Contract Hire Via Lot 1 of the KHT Vehicle Hire Framework" to procure approximately 104 commercial vehicles for a four-year contract period starting from March 1, 2019. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for motor vehicles, was achieved through a selective method, in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period concluded on November 30, 2018, and the contract value is estimated at £1,500,000, located in the North West of England. The bidding was directed at members of the First Ark Group and aimed at replacing vehicles used by their in-house maintenance team.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle supply and maintenance sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide commercial vehicles, maintenance services, and those experienced in contract hire arrangements will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the contract's structure allows successful suppliers to engage with KHT and other entities within the First Ark Group, thereby expanding their operational reach and contributing to business growth in this competitive market.

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Notice Title

Mini-competition for Fleet Contract Hire Via Lot 1 of the KHT Vehicle Hire Framework

Notice Description

This procurement was undertaken as a mini-competition, as detailed in Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 #102. The procurement exercise was led by Knowsley Housing Trust for itself and on behalf of the other members of the First Ark Group. KHT sought bids to provide the supply and maintenance of approximately 104 commercial vehicles under Lot 1 - Contract Hire to replace the vehicles currently used by the in-house maintenance team. The contract hire period will be 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ae91100-e660-46d0-890b-7e9d7116b0b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcc11dc-4e95-4751-9d70-34388dc2daef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 4-5 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
First Ark Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

LeasePlan UK Limited

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Limited

West Wallasey Car Hire Ltd

GAP Group Limited

Northgate Vehicle Hire

Further Information

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