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Car Club

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has concluded a public procurement process titled "Car Club," focusing on the provision of dedicated car share vehicles within the motor vehicles category. The procurement, conducted through a selective method under a framework agreement, involved the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £105,453.92, and was officially awarded on 25th March 2026. The contract period spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030, with a call-off approach implying a ready selection of a supplier from a pre-existing framework.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the motor vehicle sector, especially those offering car-sharing solutions. It's particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the supportive procurement terms towards such entities. The contract awarded to Co-wheels Car Club Community Interest Company indicates a preferential market for businesses with sustainable and community-driven solutions, suggesting that similar enterprises could find beneficial opportunities under this framework.

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Notice Title

Car Club

Notice Description

Provision of dedicated Car Share (Car Club) vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2027c10e-eef8-4b35-8582-eb99353a64ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af95c530-1aad-4e6e-b7a5-5d009c3a6fac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,453 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,453 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CO-WHEELS CAR CLUB COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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